**The Savage Mind by Claude Lévi-Strauss** In the field of anthropology, the speculative and comparative approach of the evolutionist school has been overshadowed by studies of single societies based on intensive field research. However, there is a growing trend back to a comparative approach, focusing on the consistency of structures, functions, and meanings derived from field research. This shift is led by Professor Lévi-Strauss, an ethnologist and philosopher. His book *The Savage Mind* (first published as *La Pensée Sauvage* in 1962) is a landmark in modern anthropological thought, challenging previous assumptions about the intellectual capabilities of primitive peoples. Lévi-Strauss demonstrates that analytical reasoning is central to all social systems, primitive or complex. The book explores totemic classifications and caste systems as examples of structural approaches, showing how these systems serve to integrate society and culture. Despite some complex and controversial arguments, Lévi-Strauss's work is inspiring and essential for understanding social systems. **Aspects of Learning and Memory edited by Derek Richter** This book, edited by Derek Richter, consists of eight chapters covering various aspects of memory and learning, including human psychology, brain damage, animal learning, neurochemical aspects, and biochemical perspectives. The chapters are largely independent, providing a wide range of experimental evidence and research. While the book is well-written and references are extensive, it contains some inaccuracies and misleading statements, particularly in the areas of arithmetic and data interpretation. The use of terms like "data processing" and "encoding" is often seen as unnecessary and confusing. Despite these issues, the book remains an interesting resource for those interested in the multifaceted nature of memory and learning.**The Savage Mind by Claude Lévi-Strauss** In the field of anthropology, the speculative and comparative approach of the evolutionist school has been overshadowed by studies of single societies based on intensive field research. However, there is a growing trend back to a comparative approach, focusing on the consistency of structures, functions, and meanings derived from field research. This shift is led by Professor Lévi-Strauss, an ethnologist and philosopher. His book *The Savage Mind* (first published as *La Pensée Sauvage* in 1962) is a landmark in modern anthropological thought, challenging previous assumptions about the intellectual capabilities of primitive peoples. Lévi-Strauss demonstrates that analytical reasoning is central to all social systems, primitive or complex. The book explores totemic classifications and caste systems as examples of structural approaches, showing how these systems serve to integrate society and culture. Despite some complex and controversial arguments, Lévi-Strauss's work is inspiring and essential for understanding social systems. **Aspects of Learning and Memory edited by Derek Richter** This book, edited by Derek Richter, consists of eight chapters covering various aspects of memory and learning, including human psychology, brain damage, animal learning, neurochemical aspects, and biochemical perspectives. The chapters are largely independent, providing a wide range of experimental evidence and research. While the book is well-written and references are extensive, it contains some inaccuracies and misleading statements, particularly in the areas of arithmetic and data interpretation. The use of terms like "data processing" and "encoding" is often seen as unnecessary and confusing. Despite these issues, the book remains an interesting resource for those interested in the multifaceted nature of memory and learning.