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Claude Levi-Strauss Obituary
The French intellectual was regarded as having reshaped the field of anthropology, introducing the concept of structuralism — concepts about common patterns of behavior and thought, especially myths, in a wide range of human societies. Defined as the search for the underlying patterns of thought in all forms of human activity, structuralism compared the formal relationships among elements in any given system.
During his six-decade career, Levi-Strauss authored literary and anthropological classics including "Tristes Tropiques" (1955), "The Savage Mind" (1963) and "The Raw and the Cooked" (1964).
Jean-Mathieu Pasqualini, chief of staff at the Academie Francaise, said an homage to Levi-Strauss was planned for Thursday, with members of the society — of which Levi-Strauss was a member — standing during a speech to honor his memory.
Born on Nov. 28, 1908, in Brussels, Belgium, Levi-Strauss was the son of French parents of Jewish origin. He studied in Paris and went on to teach in Sao Paulo, Brazil and conduct much of the research that led to his breakthrough books in the South American giant.
Levi-Strauss also won worldwide acclaim and was awarded honorary doctorates universities including Harvard, Yale and Oxford, as well as universities in Sweden, Mexico and Canada.
He is survived by his sons Roman and Laurent.
Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press
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Jonathan Lowder
April 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sydney Clark
February 5, 2010
deepest sympathy
Mary Evelyn Collins
December 9, 2009
My condolences to the family of one of the most influential scholars of the 20th century. The work of Professor Levi-Strauss, especially in the area of myth, has influenced my own work. His work lives in us.
Mary Evelyn Collins, Ph.D.
dan casto
December 4, 2009
The family you leave behind will always be in our prayes thanks for serving our county
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K. V.
December 1, 2009
Professor Levi-Strauss helped us to learn that so-called primitive cultures were not primitive at all. He contributed greatly to a deeper understanding of the value of the mythology and culture of the First Peoples of British Columbia.
JON LOWDER
December 1, 2009
God Bless him; he made our pants...
Barbara Reynolds
November 29, 2009
With humility, as I am a stranger; with respect, as I love anthropology; with honor, as your loved one is lifted to the highest view of mankind; and with my sympathies for your personal loss. May the soul's present perspective reach across the bridge to inspire and guide those who remain.
Jon Lowder
November 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
K Baptiste
November 17, 2009
I will keep your family in our prayers, please remember Psalms 34:18-stating that, "God is near to those that are broken at heart; And those who are crushed in spirit he saves."
Jon Lowder
November 16, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
david call
November 16, 2009
love call family form burlington vermont
Wanda Henry
November 14, 2009
My prayers are for the Strauss family at this bereaved time. The Bible tells us: Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you. One of the principal ways to draw close to God is through prayer.
H G
November 14, 2009
May the God of all comfort and mercies comfort you in your time of loss(2Cort. 1:3,4)
Chele
November 13, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Louis Carwell
November 11, 2009
Rest in peace and God Bless.
James Jackson
November 10, 2009
Your enduring contributions to American anthropology will forever help to illuminate the human condition, and you have the gratitude of generations of students who take inspiration from your work.
November 10, 2009
rest in peace. you will always be remembered in our hearts.
November 10, 2009
You will be with most of us everyday, as we walk the earth. May you rest in peace.
November 9, 2009
an anthropological genius has died...rest in peace
Margaret Farmer
November 7, 2009
my prayers are with you and your family
Barb & Tom Layton
November 7, 2009
Our thoughts are with you. May the words in Isaiah 41:10,13 be of comfort to you.
erica fowler
November 7, 2009
ALL THE FAMILES WHO LOST A LOVED ONE. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GOD BLESS
Shirley Griffin
November 7, 2009
Levi-Strauss Family:
I am sorry for your loss,may you find comfort in the love of family and friends and may the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with you in your time of grief.
Barney Chapman
November 6, 2009
We will truly miss this wonderful man who made so many controbutions to people around the globe
Steven Baron
November 6, 2009
My condolences to the family.
JON LOWDER
November 6, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Doug Allen
November 6, 2009
May G-d comfort you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
J. Antonio Longoria
November 5, 2009
Descanse en paz Professor, descanse en paz .....
D Mercado
November 5, 2009
To the Family of Claude Levi-Strauss:
My deepest condolences are with as you grieve.ay the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.
Because God cares for you. 1 peter 5:7
Shirley Griffin
November 5, 2009
Strauss Family:
I am sorry for your loss,may the God of comfort and tender mercies be with you in your time of sadness.
2corinthians1:3,4
Wayne Crouch
November 5, 2009
Though we orphans be
We are not in darkness alone
He has lit our path
With knowledge and with wonder
And has given us the power
To imagine...
Fernande Levi-Strauss
November 4, 2009
Deepest condolences from the Levi-Strauss family here in Boston. Roman and Laurent, we will be unable to attend. You are in our thoughts, prayers and affirmations.
Lynn
November 4, 2009
To Roman and Laurent Strauss, Even though I didn't know your father, I wanted to send you my deepest condolonces. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and joy.
Jon Lowder
November 4, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
louis carwell
November 4, 2009
Rest in peace and God Bless.
Tracy Dent-Rivers
November 4, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shoshana Dreyfuss
November 4, 2009
Yit-gadal v'yit-kadash sh'may raba b'alma dee-v'ra che-ru-tay, ve'yam-lich mal-chutay b'chai-yay-chon uv'yo-may-chon uv-cha-yay d'chol beit Yisrael, ba-agala u'vitze-man ka-riv, ve'imru amen.
Y'hay sh'may raba me'varach le-alam uleh-almay alma-ya.
Yit-barach v'yish-tabach, v'yit-pa-ar v'yit-romam v'yit-nasay, v'yit-hadar v'yit-aleh v'yit-halal sh'may d'koo-d'shah, b'rich hoo. layla (ool-ayla)* meen kol beer-chata v'she-rata, toosh-b'chata v'nay-ch'mata, da-a meran b'alma, ve'imru amen.
Y'hay sh'lama raba meen sh'maya v'cha-yim aleynu v'al kol Yisrael, ve'imru amen.
O'seh shalom beem-romav, hoo ya'ah-seh shalom aleynu v'al kol Yisrael, ve'imru amen.
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Magnified and sanctified be G-d's great name in the world which He created according to His will. May he establish His kingdom during our lifetime and during the lifetime of Israel. Let us say, Amen.
May G-d's great name be blessed forever and ever.
Blessed, glorified, honored and extolled, adored and acclaimed be the name of the Holy One, though G-d is beyond all praises and songs of adoration which can be uttered. Let us say, Amen.
May there be peace and life for all of us and for all Israel. Let us say, Amen.
Let He who makes peace in the heavens, grant peace to all of us and to all Israel. Let us say, Amen.
R. F.
November 4, 2009
My sincere condolences in your time of sorrow. May your sorrow be tempered in knowing his work influenced countless individuals and will live on for generations to come.
Linda Pierce
November 4, 2009
Peace,
D Forrester
November 4, 2009
To Roman & Laurent. "Blessed be...the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in our tribulation."
Dorothy Hathway-Forbes
November 4, 2009
Your father's work brought understanding, compassion and reconciliation to many families and cultures, and his contribution to academia will last far beyond our times...
The Daniels Family
November 4, 2009
We offer our sincere condolences. May your precious memories and "the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort," ease the pain of your grief.
connie&phillip harris
November 4, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
R Golay
November 3, 2009
To the the family of Claude Levi-Strauss- May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow,I know that Claude will be missed by many.
Annie Jackson
November 3, 2009
My sincere condolences on your loss and may the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with in your time of grief.
SCOTT CHAMBERLAND
November 3, 2009
REST IN PEACE
June Smither
November 3, 2009
So sorry.
Carl Jacobs D.Sc
November 3, 2009
Shalom, Professor
YT
November 3, 2009
My condolences in your time of loss. His work will surely continue to help in the field of anthropology. May the hope of seeing our loved ones again help you through this difficult time.
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