"Structural Anthropology" by Claude Lévi-Strauss is a significant work in modern anthropological thought, marking the return to comparative approaches in anthropology. It challenges previous assumptions about primitive thought, showing that analytical reasoning is present in all societies, primitive and complex. The book discusses totemic classifications and caste systems, both of which are structural in nature. Lévi-Strauss argues that these systems reflect broader patterns of social classification and structure. The book also examines the role of specific terms in social classification, the prohibition on using names of the dead, and other important subjects. While Lévi-Strauss's approach is complex and his style turgid, his work is inspiring and has significantly influenced the structural school of anthropology. His postulates, though challenging, are important for understanding social systems. " Aspects of Learning and Memory" is a book edited by Derek Richter, containing eight chapters on experimental evidence related to memory and learning. The topics range from human psychology and brain damage to learning in animals and biochemical aspects of memory. The book is well-written and references are extensive and well-chosen. However, there are some inaccuracies, such as the incorrect calculation of the number of possible patterns of instantaneous activity for nerve cells and the misuse of terms like "pattern." The book also includes some loose talk about "data processing" and "encoding," which may be unnecessary for readers unfamiliar with these terms. Overall, the book is a valuable resource on the topic of memory and learning."Structural Anthropology" by Claude Lévi-Strauss is a significant work in modern anthropological thought, marking the return to comparative approaches in anthropology. It challenges previous assumptions about primitive thought, showing that analytical reasoning is present in all societies, primitive and complex. The book discusses totemic classifications and caste systems, both of which are structural in nature. Lévi-Strauss argues that these systems reflect broader patterns of social classification and structure. The book also examines the role of specific terms in social classification, the prohibition on using names of the dead, and other important subjects. While Lévi-Strauss's approach is complex and his style turgid, his work is inspiring and has significantly influenced the structural school of anthropology. His postulates, though challenging, are important for understanding social systems. " Aspects of Learning and Memory" is a book edited by Derek Richter, containing eight chapters on experimental evidence related to memory and learning. The topics range from human psychology and brain damage to learning in animals and biochemical aspects of memory. The book is well-written and references are extensive and well-chosen. However, there are some inaccuracies, such as the incorrect calculation of the number of possible patterns of instantaneous activity for nerve cells and the misuse of terms like "pattern." The book also includes some loose talk about "data processing" and "encoding," which may be unnecessary for readers unfamiliar with these terms. Overall, the book is a valuable resource on the topic of memory and learning.