Claude Lévi-Strauss (1908-2009), in memoriam

Levi-strauss, Claude

Claude Lévi-Strauss’s theories have been fundamental to the renewal of modern anthropology, in particular the study of kinship systems, totemism, classification, and mythology. Throughout his works, he has sought to understand the functioning of so-called “primitive” modes of thought. In opposition to the theories formulated by influential predecessors such as Lucien LévyBruhl, he has revealed ...

In Memoriam: Pierce Brodkorb, 1908-1992

Thus proclaimed the bold black letters painted on the door of Pierce Brodkorb's old office in Flint Hall at the University of Florida, simultaneously reflecting a great dislike and a great passion. Brodkorb hated Josselyn Van Tyne, his former supervisor at the University of Michigan, whose door had borne a card saying "Please knock and come in," whereas his great passion was his osteological co...

CLAUDE LEVI-STRAUSS: The Man and His Works

In Memoriam: George Martin Baer (1936–2009)

Emerging Infectious Diseases • www.cdc.gov/eid • Vol. 15, No. 8, August 2009 1335 G Martin Baer, DVM, MPH, who for many years was chief of the Rabies Laboratory in the Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, Georgia, USA, died suddenly at his home in Mexico City on June 2, 2009, at the age of 73. He was an eminent veterinary v...

In memoriam: Steven A. Huesing (1944-2009).

On Sunday, April 12, 2009, Steven A. Huesing passed away. Since 1997 Steven Huesing was Executive Director of IMIA the International Medical Informatics Association [1]. In this prominent role he provided for many years signif icant and global contributions to the progress of our f ield. It was through his tireless work that IMIA has developed into the leading international association that it ...