Praised by President Nicolas Sarkozy of France as an “indefatigable humanist,” Claude Levi-Strauss’ 100th birthday was celebrated in 25 countries on 28 November 2008. He died from cardiac arrest on 30 October 2009 less than a month before his 101st birthday. Levi-Strauss was an anthropologist who advanced the idea, 40 years ago, that cultural diversity [...]


















