Patrick Wilcken Libri

The first comprehensive biography of `the father of modern anthropology'.

This volume is a narrative history of the Portuguese royal family's extraordinary flight to Brazil at the height of the Napoleonic Wars

The book explores the profound impact of Claude Lévi-Strauss on anthropology and intellectual thought in the 20th century. Celebrated for his revolutionary approach, he shifted the discipline from a colonial perspective focused on "exotic" tribes to examining essential questions about humanity and civilization. His legacy parallels that of Freud in psychiatry, marking a significant transformation in understanding human societies. The work reflects on Lévi-Strauss's life and contributions, emphasizing his role as a defining figure in modern anthropology.