This article by French ethnologist Jacques Galinier discusses the impact of Pierre Clastres' work on the field of political anthropology, particularly in relation to his book Recherches d'anthropologie politique. It explores Clastres' contributions to the field and their significance for the study of politics in non-Western societies.

French anthropologist and ethnologist Pierre Clastres (1934-1977) is known for his work on indigenous cultures in South America. He developed a thriving oeuvre through his numerous fieldwork stays among the Guayaki, Guarani, and Chulupi tribes in Paraguay and the Yanomami in Venezuela. His notable works include 'Chronique des Indiens Guayaki' (1972) and 'La Société contre l'État'.

Discover the life and works of Max Weber, a 20th-century German philosopher who explored the relationship between economics, politics, and culture, as he famously said: 'The destiny of our age is characterized by the disenchantment of the world.'

Discover the life and works of Max Weber, a renowned German sociologist and economist who explored the connection between Protestantism and capitalism, and the concept of bureaucracy, revolutionizing the social sciences.

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