Living Folklore : An Introduction to the Study of People and Their Traditions /
Martha C. Sims, Martine Stephens.
Bok Engelsk 2011 · Electronic books.
| Omfang | 1 online resource (344 p.)
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| Utgave | 2nd ed.
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Folklore -- Groups -- Tradition -- Ritual -- Performance -- Approaches to interpreting folklore -- Fieldwork and ethnography -- Examples of folklore projects -- Suggestions for activities and projects.. - Living Folklore is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to folklore as it is lived, shared and practiced in contemporary settings. Drawing on examples from diverse American groups and experiences, this text gives the student a strong foundation-from the field's history and major terms to theories and interpretive approaches.Living Folklore moves beyond genres and classifications, and encourages students who are new to the field to see the study of folklore as a unique approach to understanding people, communities, and day-to-day artistic communica
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| ISBN | 0-87421-845-4. - 1-283-34147-6. - 1-4571-7458-8. - 9786613341471
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