Myth and Meaning

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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.

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Myth and Meaning

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ISBN: 9780415854696
Publisher: Routledge
Date of Publication: 2013-07-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Religion, Sociology, History, Philosophy
Related Topics: History, History, Anthropology, Theory, History
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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.
 

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.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.