ISBN:
1405194995
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1118379934
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144435440X
,
9781118379936
,
9781444354409
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (PDF, 7176 KB, 680 S.)
Edition:
1. Aufl.
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Series Statement:
Blackwell companions to anthropology 15
Parallel Title:
Print version Companion to folklore
DDC:
398.2
Keywords:
Folklore Cross-cultural studies
;
Folklore Study and teaching
;
Electronic books
;
Volkskunde
Abstract:
"A Companion to Folklore presents an original and comprehensive collection of essays from international experts in the field of folklore studies. Unprecedented in depth and scope, this state-of-the-art collection uniquely displays the vitality of folklore research across the globe. An unprecedented collection of original, state of the art essays on folklore authored by international experts examines the practices and theoretical approaches developed to understand the phenomena of folklore, considers folklore in the context of multi-disciplinary topics that include poetics, performance, religious practice, myth, ritual and symbol, oral textuality, history, law, politics and power as well as the social base of folklore."--
Abstract:
A Companion to Folklorepresents an original and comprehensive collection of essays from international experts in the field of folklore studies. Unprecedented in depth and scope, this state-of-the-art collection uniquely displays the vitality of folklore research across the globe.An unprecedented collection of original, state of the art essays on folklore authored by international expertsExamines the practices and theoretical approaches developed to understand the phenomena of folkloreConsiders folklore in the context of multi-disciplinary topics that include poetics, performance, religious practice, myth, ritual and symbol, oral textuality, history, law, politics and power as well as the social base of folkloreSelected by Choice as a 2013 Outstanding Academic Title
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Part I.Concepts and Phenomena:Introduction
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Part II.Location:Introduction: location
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Part III.Reflection.Introduction
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Part IV.Practice:Introduction
DOI:
10.1002/9781118379936
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