Introducing Levi-Strauss - Groves Judy - książka

Opis

"Introducing Levi-Strauss" serves as a comprehensive guide to the influential ideas of the renowned French anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss, who lived from 1908 to 2009. The book deftly examines the evolution and impact of Levi-Strauss' theories, beginning with his pioneering examination of the incest taboo and its role in enabling the exchange of women between groups. It also delves into his concept of a timeless, "wild" mode of thinking, termed pensee sauvage, which underlies cultural processes. Authored by Boris Wiseman and adorned with illustrations by Judy Groves, the book further investigates Levi-Strauss' substantial contributions to modern aesthetic history, highlighting his work on American-Indian mythology as a pivotal revelation into the origins of art.