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Author : Richard M. Dorson
Release : 1972
Genre : Literary Criticism
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Book Rating : 713/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Folklore and Folklife by : Richard M. Dorson
Download or read book Folklore and Folklife written by Richard M. Dorson. This book was released on 1972. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the characteristics of folk cultures and discusses the procedures used by social scientists to study folklife.
Author : Kenneth W. Clarke
Release : 1963
Genre : Social Science
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Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Introducing Folklore by : Kenneth W. Clarke
Download or read book Introducing Folklore written by Kenneth W. Clarke. This book was released on 1963. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sabra J. Webber
Release : 2014-11-05
Genre : Social Science
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Book Rating : 298/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Folklore Unbound by : Sabra J. Webber
Download or read book Folklore Unbound written by Sabra J. Webber. This book was released on 2014-11-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folklore is a powerful resource that not only manages the past, giving it continuity, but also usefully comments on present cultural and social issues. This thoughtful, incisive work first charts important dimensions in the development of folklore studies from the eighteenth century to the present. Next, it marshals the major theoretical issues of the modern discipline, including performance theory, genre theory, the relationship with culture studies and the study of linguistic and musical art forms, the insights of comparative studies, public folklore, and even the place of folklore in the media. Webber draws heavily on the influential work and maverick charisma of Alan Dundes, world famous folklorist who expanded the definitions of both “folk” and “lore” for thousands of folklore students and underscored why lore should be studied ethnographically and aesthetically. Webber’s aim is to evaluate the study of folklore as a tool for understanding the lived experience of various “folk” and for questioning, rather than reinforcing, the status quo. Her work, which draws from the rich methods and materials of many disciplines, shows originality, breadth, and a firm grasp of the history of folkloristics.
Author : Martha Sims
Release : 2005-07-01
Genre : Social Science
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Book Rating : 17X/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Living Folklore by : Martha Sims
Download or read book Living Folklore written by Martha Sims. This book was released on 2005-07-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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, interpretive approaches, and fieldwork. Many teachers of undergraduates find the available folklore textbooks too complex or unwieldy for an introductory level course. It is precisely this criticism that Living Folklore addresses; while comprehensive and rigorous, the book is specifically intended to meet the needs of those students who are just beginning their study of the discipline. Its real strength lies in how it combines carefully articulated foundational concepts with relevant examples and a student-oriented teaching philosophy.
Author : Robert A. Georges
Release : 1995
Genre : Literary Criticism
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Book Rating : 349/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Folkloristics by : Robert A. Georges
Download or read book Folkloristics written by Robert A. Georges. This book was released on 1995. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Excellent."" -- The Reader's Review ""Anybody contemplating the study and pursuit of folklore... will benefit from reading this presentation thoroughly to determine your place in this most exciting scholastic world."" -- Come-All-Ye This is the most complete and up-to-date study of folklore and folklore methodologies available. The authors describe the pervasiveness of folklore, including its uses in literature, films, television, cartoons, comic strips, advertising, and other media in a variety of cultures.
