Living Folklore, 2nd Edition

An Introduction to the Study of People and Their Traditions

von Martha Sims, Martine Stephens

325 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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 communication.This revised edition incorporates new examples, research, and theory along with added discussion of digital and online folklore.

• Reihe: Utah State University Press
• ISBN: 9780874218442
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 31.10.2011
• Größe: 229 x 153 mm
• Verlag: Univ of Chicago behalf of UP Colorado