Discover the Power of Myth in History.
Myth and Meaning is a must-read for anthropology, linguistics, sociology and philosophy enthusiasts. Levi-Strauss' sharp insights into the nature and role of myth in human history, the theory of structuralism and the difference between 'primitive' and 'scientific' thought make this an insightful and thought-provoking read.
ISBN: 9780415854696
Authors:
Claude Lévi-Strauss
Publisher: Routledge
Date of Publication: 2013-07-02
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.76
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The anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss was one of the greatest intellectuals of the twentieth century. His work has had a profound impact not only within anthropology but also linguistics, sociology and philosophy. In this short book he examines the nature and role of myth in human history, distilling a lifetime of writing into a few sharp insights. It is a crystalline overview of many of the basic ideas underlying his work, including the theory of structuralism and the difference between 'primitive' and 'scientific' thought and shows why Levi-Strauss remains a hugely important intellectual figure.With a new foreword by Patrick Wilcken.
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