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Claude L?vi-Strauss

The Father of Modern Anthropology

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  • 432 pages
  • 16 hours of reading

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The book explores the profound impact of Claude Lévi-Strauss on anthropology and intellectual thought in the 20th century. Celebrated for his revolutionary approach, he shifted the discipline from a colonial perspective focused on "exotic" tribes to examining essential questions about humanity and civilization. His legacy parallels that of Freud in psychiatry, marking a significant transformation in understanding human societies. The work reflects on Lévi-Strauss's life and contributions, emphasizing his role as a defining figure in modern anthropology.

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Claude L?vi-Strauss, Patrick Wilcken

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2012
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