Claude Lévi-Strauss: An Introduction

This hardcover book is in good condition, with a dust jacket that shows signs of wear, including minor edge tears and scuffs. The binding remains strong, ensuring the book's durability. The pages are clean and free of inscriptions or library markings, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

"Claude Lévi-Strauss: An Introduction" by Octavio Paz, published by Cornell University Press in 1970, is a first edition hardcover that offers an insightful exploration into the work and influence of the renowned anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss. Translated from Spanish by J. S. Bernstein and Maxine Bernstein, this edition brings Paz's profound analysis to English-speaking audiences. Lévi-Strauss is celebrated for his development of structural anthropology, and Paz provides a unique perspective on his contributions to cultural studies and philosophy. This edition, printed in Ithaca and London, is significant for collectors and scholars interested in anthropology and structuralism. The book is out of print, making this first edition a valuable find. The dust jacket shows wear with minor edge tears, but remains intact, preserving the book’s aesthetic appeal.