The Savage Mind

The renowned anthropologist explores the nature of thought, "refuting the idea that there is a dichotomy between 'civilized' & 'primitive" thought, exploring the "logic of totemic classification,'' & advancing the notion of "the individual as a species." In 290 pages with Bibliography, Index, Preface + 8 pages of black-and-white illustrations in center. Orig. published in French in 1962 as "La Pense sauvage,'' this is the First English-language edition from 1966, translated by George Weidenfeld & Nicolson Ltd. From the well-maintained library of a local psychologist, this hardcover book is in Near Fine condition: blue cloth-covered boards with silver lettering to spine are clean & bright, with a small smudge to center front. Binding straight & strong, hinges secure, pages starkly white with no tanning or foxing. Only flaw is former owner's stamp to bottom outside page edges, else clean & unmarked. The unclipped DJ is also Near Fine, with a few tiny chips to head of spine; no fading or tears, nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: University of Chicgo Press

Year: 1966

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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