The Raw And the Cooked
The Raw And the Cooked
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Summary
Examines the myths of the South American Indians and demonstrates how these can be reduced to a comprehensible psychological pattern. There is, he argues, no fundamental break between the primitve mind and more evolved attitudes. To prove this argument, the author analyzes 250 myths.
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The Raw And the Cooked by Levi-Strauss Claude
Examines the myths of the South American Indians and demonstrates how these can be reduced to a comprehensible psychological pattern. There is, he argues, no fundamental break between the primitive mind and more evolved attitudes. To prove this argument, the author analyzes 250 myths to demonstrate their interrelation and basic structure. By constant cross-referencing to European customs, he succeeds in setting myths is a general cultural context.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780140156775 |
| ISBN 10 | 0140156771 |
| Title | The Raw And the Cooked |
| Author | Levi-Strauss Claude |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 1992-02-27 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |