Tristes Tropiques by Claude Lévi-Strauss
"Tristes Tropiques" is a blend of autobiography, travel literature, and anthropology by a renowned scholar. The book is a recounting of the author's travels and anthropological work, primarily in Brazil, in the 1930s. It provides a critical and philosophical reflection on his experiences and observations, offering insights into indigenous tribes like the Nambikwara and Tupi-Kawahib, and exploring themes of cultural change, the nature of anthropology, and the author's own disillusionment with Western civilization.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 20th on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 99th on 100 Best Books (Montana State University)
- ZEIT-Bibliothek der 100 Bücher (Die Zeit)
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