Pierre Clastres
Pierre Clastres
Pierre Clastres (1934–1977) was a French anthropologist and ethnologist born in Tourcoing, France. Renowned for his pioneering work in political anthropology, he dedicated his career to studying indigenous societies in South America, particularly the Guayaki people. Clastres is celebrated for his insightful perspectives on non-state societies and the ways they organize power, society, and culture.
Personal Name: Pierre Clastres
Birth: 1934
Alternative Names: Clastres
Pierre Clastres Books
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Chronicle of the Guayaki Indians is Pierre Clastres's account of his 1963-64 encounter with this small Paraguayan tribe, a precise and detailed recording of the history, ritual, myths, and culture of this remarkably unique, and now vanished, people. "Determined not to let the slightest detail" escape him or to leave unanswered the many questions prompted by his personal experiences. Clastres follows the Guayakis in their everyday lives.