Structural Anthropology
Structural Anthropology by Claude Lévi-Strauss, published by Penguin Books in 1993, presents a collection of eighteen essays that provide a comprehensive overview of modern ethnology. This edition, comprising 383 pages, introduces readers to the methods of structural anthropology and offers insights into the thought processes of one of the leading figures in the field.
Readers will find that the essays serve as representative examples of Lévi-Strauss’s diverse interests within social science and anthropology. The collection aims to give a broad perspective on the challenges and inquiries faced in contemporary ethnological studies, making it a valuable resource for those interested in cultural and social dynamics.
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The eighteen essays collected in this volume have been selected and ordered to give what Levi-Strauss terms “a bird’s-eye view of the problems of modern ethnology.” As representative examples, these essays introduce readers to the methods of structural anthropology while affording a glimpse into the mind of one of the foremost anthropologists of our time.
“”Structural Anthropology, Volume II” is a diverse collection. It is] a useful ‘sampler’ that gives a reader the full range of Levi-Strauss’s interests.”–Daniel Bell, “New York Times Book Review
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