Yale French Studies, Number 123 Rethinking Claude Levi-Strauss |
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Author:
| Doran, Robert |
Series title: | Yale French Studies Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-300-19020-5 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
Publisher: | Yale University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $39.00 |
Book Description:
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One of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century, Claude Lévi-Strauss casts a long shadow over many areas of inquiry, from ethnology and cultural anthropology to literary studies, Marxist theory, and religious studies. In recent years, interest in his work has experienced a renaissance. Both commemorating and reassessing his work, this issue of
Yale French Studies demonstrates how Levi-Strauss's thought can be considered from a multiplicity of perspectives, and the...
More DescriptionOne of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century, Claude Lévi-Strauss casts a long shadow over many areas of inquiry, from ethnology and cultural anthropology to literary studies, Marxist theory, and religious studies. In recent years, interest in his work has experienced a renaissance. Both commemorating and reassessing his work, this issue of Yale French Studies demonstrates how Levi-Strauss's thought can be considered from a multiplicity of perspectives, and the essays in the collection portray him as a vibrant presence in a wide variety of contemporary discussions.