A World On The Wane (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166138363)

A World On The Wane is a book written by the renowned French anthropologist, Claude Levi-Strauss. The book is a collection of essays that explore the decline of traditional societies and cultures around the world in the face of modernization and globalization. Levi-Strauss argues that the rapid spread of technology, capitalism, and Western values has led to the erosion of cultural diversity and the homogenization of global culture. He examines the impact of these changes on indigenous peoples, their social structures, belief systems, and ways of life. The book is a thought-provoking analysis of the challenges faced by traditional societies in the modern world and the need to preserve cultural diversity in the face of globalization. It is a must-read for anyone interested in anthropology, cultural studies, and globalization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: C. Levi-Strauss
ISBN-10: 1166138364
ISBN-13: 9781166138363
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 454
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d