Edvard Westermarck
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Edvard Alexander Westermarck (20 November 1862 in Helsinki – 3 September 1939 in Tenala)[2] was a Finnish philosopher and sociologist.[3] Among other subjects, he studied exogamy and the incest taboo.
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Edvard Westermarck | |
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Born | (1862-11-20)20 November 1862 |
Died | 3 September 1939(1939-09-03) (aged 76) |
Nationality | Finnish |
Known for | Westermarck effect |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Sociology |
Institutions | London School of Economics |
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