In this Book
- Living Folklore: An Introduction to the Study of People and Their Traditions
- Book
- 2011
- Published by: Utah State University Press
summary
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. This revised edition incorporates new examples, research, and theory along with added discussion of digital and online folklore.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. ix-xi
- 1. Folklore
- pp. 1-29
- 3. Tradition
- pp. 69-97
- 5. Performance
- pp. 130-179
- 6. Approaches to Interpreting Folklore
- pp. 180-205
- 7. Fieldwork and Ethnography
- pp. 206-231
- 8. Examples of Folklore Projects
- pp. 232-299
- 9. Suggestions for Activities and Projects
- pp. 300-308
- References
- pp. 314-321
Additional Information
ISBN
9780874218459
Related ISBN(s)
9780874218442
MARC Record
OCLC
764698825
Pages
344
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No