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The History of Manners
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And another one of the most interesting books I've read is uh the history of manners by Norbert Elias and it's a history of manners in the Western World from the Middle Ages until the present.
Chris Williamson · Modern Wisdom · Aug 2024 Listen at 1:00:58 The best things said about it
And there's a book um called the history of manners written in 1939 by Norbert Elias uh that said that you know Medieval Era uh through the 19th century there was a big change in that.
...and there's a book um called the history of manners written in 1939 by Norbert Elias uh that said that you know Medieval Era uh through the 19th century there was a big change in that.
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The History of Manners by Norbert Elias is a sweeping examination of the evolution of social etiquette, bodily shame, and human behavior in the Western world from the medieval era through the modern age. This monumental text explores how societal standards transformed over centuries, shaping the psychological makeup and public conduct of everyday citizens. On an episode of Modern Wisdom, Chris Williamson discussed the book, describing it as one of the most fascinating works he had ever encountered regarding the history of manners across Western civilization. Later, on an episode of Stuff You Should Know, the host and Josh Clark also highlighted Elias's influential 1939 text. They referenced the book to explain how profoundly human attitudes toward personal shame, etiquette, and interpersonal boundaries shifted between the medieval era and the nineteenth century. Through these podcast discussions, the book is frequently highlighted for its unique insight into the hidden forces that dictate human interaction and social norms, demonstrating how deeply cultural expectations can change over vast expanses of historical time.
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Chris Williamson and another one of the most interesting books I've read is uh the history of manners by Norbert Elias and i… 1
“and another one of the most interesting books I've read is uh the history of manners by Norbert Elias and it's a history of manners in the Western World from the Middle Ages until the present”
Josh Clark and there's a book um called the history of manners written in 1939 by Norbert Elias uh that said that you… 1
“and there's a book um called the history of manners written in 1939 by Norbert Elias uh that said that you know Medieval Era uh through the 19th century there was a big change in that”
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“...and there's a book um called the history of manners written in 1939 by Norbert Elias uh that said that you know Medieval Era uh through the 19th century there was a big change in that”
