@article{2020,title={Norbert Elias and Introduction to Figurational Sociology},abstractNode={Norbert Elias is a well known sociologist, as the author of the Civilizing Process, which is considered as one of the classics of the literature on the modernization process. Elias’s contribution to sociological theory is not limited solely to the modernization studies. The sociology of Norbert Elias, which deals with various subjects such as political institutions, economic history, eating methods, football, music, etc., with an interdisciplinary methodology, is quite unique and far beyond the usual limits of sociology. The main aim of this article is to introduce Norbert Elias’ sociology through his concepts, methods and principles, which are known as figurational sociology. The concept of figuration, which has been widely used by Elias since the 1960s, points out the nature and the extent of the interdependencies that change constantly over time. According to Elias, individuals cannot be imagined without their societies and societies without their individuals. Defined by networks of small groups and large societies by people who are interdependent to each other, figurations are characterized as constantly changing and fluid balance of power. Elias developed the concept of figuration in order to eliminate the accepted dualist approaches in sociology such as structure / actor, individual / society, subjectivity / objectivity, and to show that individuals are always connected with each other through direct or indirect ways. The main aim of figurational sociology is to demonstrate the functional interdependence of people who come together at a multi-layered level during the unplanned social processes that they create with each other.},author={İrem ÖZGÖREN KINLI},year={2020},journal={Turkish Studies-Social Sciences}}