Lévi-Strauss, communication theorist
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https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-3729.2009.39.5842Keywords:
Linguistic model, theory of communication, mythologyAbstract
This paper aims to present a synthetic approach to the lévistraussian perspective concerning social communication. It intends also to show that his insights on communication performed a very important role in the construction of his monumental oeuvre. Specifically, this article briefly considers the relevance of Lévi-Strauss’ ideas about social communication as a basic tool for his theory of kinship, incest prohibition and for his understanding of the relationship between cultures. Besides, this work examines the place of communication in his concepts of savage mind and of logic of the concrete. Finally, we examine the semiotic treatment Lévi-Strauss dedicated to mythology.Downloads
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