STRUCTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY

Discover the fascinating world of structural anthropology with the work of Claude Lévi-Strauss. This groundbreaking book, published in 1958, forms the foundation of modern cultural anthropology. Immerse yourself in the analysis of language, kinship, social organization, magic, religion, and art. Learn how structuralism influenced the humanities and how Lévi-Strauss understood structural ethnology.

• Analysis of the structures organizing social life
• Inspiration from the linguistics of de Saussure and the phonology of Jakobson
• Theories of kinship relations in various ethnic groups
• Influence on the dissemination of structuralism in the humanities
• Distinction between cultural anthropology and ethnology and ethnography

Claude Lévi-Strauss (1908–2009) was a world-renowned French anthropologist whose works had a tremendous impact on the development of the humanities. His Structural Anthropology became a milestone in the field of cultural anthropology, introducing an innovative approach to the analysis of social and cultural structures. Lévi-Strauss, inspired by linguistics and phonology, sought universal structures that organize various aspects of the life of human communities.

Thanks to Structural Anthropology, Lévi-Strauss was appointed to the Collège de France, which confirmed his status as one of the most important intellectuals of the 20th century. His works are characterized by interdisciplinarity and an innovative approach to the analysis of cultural phenomena. Lévi-Strauss distinguished cultural anthropology from ethnology and ethnography, emphasizing the role of theory in comparative studies of various communities.

Structuralism, as a sign of the times in the humanities, found its clear reflection in Structural Anthropology. Lévi-Strauss, in contrast to dogmatic positivists, combined formal with empirical research, understanding structural ethnology as a science that stands alongside history. His works had a tremendous impact on the dissemination of this orientation in the sixties of the 20th century, contributing to the development of interdisciplinary studies on culture and society.

Aletheia publishing house presents this classic work in a new edition, retaining the original format (205x145x40 mm) and paperback cover. The book has 412 pages and was published in 2021, making it a current source of knowledge for anyone interested in anthropology, sociology, and the humanities. Immerse yourself in the world of social and cultural structures with Structural Anthropology by Claude Lévi-Strauss!