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  1. Claude Lévi-Strauss (/ k l ɔː d ˈ l eɪ v i ˈ s t r aʊ s / klawd LAY-vee STROWSS, French: [klod levi stʁos]; 28 November 1908 – 30 October 2009) was a French anthropologist and ethnologist whose work was key in the development of the theories of structuralism and structural anthropology.

  2. Claude Lévi-Strauss (born November 28, 1908, Brussels, Belgium—died October 30, 2009, Paris, France) was a French social anthropologist and leading exponent of structuralism, a name applied to the analysis of cultural systems (e.g., kinship and mythical systems) in terms of the structural relations among their elements.

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  3. Jan 27, 2020 · Learn about the life and work of Claude Lévi-Strauss, a French anthropologist and social scientist who founded structuralism and applied it to the study of culture, language, and myth. Explore his key concepts, such as structural anthropology, bricolage, and the savage mind.

  4. Feb 21, 2023 · A comprehensive overview of the life and work of the preeminent French anthropologist and structuralist thinker. Find books, articles, and reviews on his legacy, influence, and contributions to various fields of study.

  5. May 4, 2023 · Learn how the French anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss developed the theory of structuralism, which revolutionized the field of anthropology and had a profound impact on other social sciences. Explore the basic tenets, key concepts, and historical context of structuralism, as well as its applications to myths, rituals, and kinship systems.

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  7. Learn about the life and achievements of Claude Levi-Strauss, a French social anthropologist and a leading exponent of structuralism. He revolutionized the field of cultural analysis by applying Saussure's methods and studying the coded relations of social interactions.

  8. Nov 3, 2009 · Claude Lévi-Strauss obituary. French anthropologist whose analysis of kinship and myth gave rise to structuralism as an intellectual force. Maurice Bloch. Tue 3 Nov 2009 14.28 EST. The fame...

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