Philippe Descola

French anthropologist · France · On the map · Academics · Born 1949 · age 77

Philippe Descola, FBA is a French anthropologist noted for studies of the Achuar, one of several Jivaroan peoples, and for his contributions to anthropological theory.

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2016Commander of the Legion of HonourAward2014International Cosmos PrizeAward2012CNRS Gold medalAward2010Officer of the Legion of HonourAward2004Officer of the National Order of MeritAward2001Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1997Knight of the French Order of Academic PalmsAward1949Born19 June 1949

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