Living Folklore, 2nd Edition
An Introduction to the Study of People and Their Traditions
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Folklore & Mythology, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Teaching, Teaching Methods
| Author: | Martha Sims, Martine Stephens | ISBN: | 9780874218459 |
| Publisher: | Utah State University Press | Publication: | October 31, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Utah State University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Martha Sims, Martine Stephens |
| ISBN: | 9780874218459 |
| Publisher: | Utah State University Press |
| Publication: | October 31, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Utah State University Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
