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Marcel Mauss

मार्सेल माउस

French sociologist and anthropologist (1872-1950)

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Marcel Israël Mauss was a French sociologist and anthropologist known as the "father of French ethnology". The nephew of Émile Durkheim, Mauss, in his academic work, crossed the boundaries between sociology and anthropology. Today, he is perhaps better recognised for his influence on the latter discipline, particularly with respect to his analyses of topics such as magic, sacrifice and gift exchange in different cultures around the world. Mauss had a significant influence upon Claude Lévi-Strauss, the founder of structural anthropology. His most famous work is The Gift (1925).

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Born
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Place of birth
Épinal wd
Died
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Place of death
Paris wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
politician, sociologist, ethnologist, anthropologist, professor, philosopher wd
Political party
French Section of the Workers' International wd
Education
University of Bordeaux wd

Positions held wd

  • president (1924–1927)

Questions

When was Marcel Mauss born?
Marcel Mauss was born on 10 May 1872 in Épinal.
What positions has Marcel Mauss held?
Positions held by Marcel Mauss include: president (1924–1927).
Where did Marcel Mauss study?
Marcel Mauss was educated at University of Bordeaux.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Marcel Mauss · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): मार्सेल माउस · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q295393 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: M.Mauss 1872-1950.jpg by Société des Amis du Centre d'Études Sociologiques (SACES) (CC0)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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