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Bezig met laden... The Study of American Folklore: An Introductiondoor Jan Harold Brunvand
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. A good basic introduction to the field of folklore studies, though definitely a textbook. Includes an overview of folklore and folklore in general, and then sections on different types of folklore, including less-commonly-discussed things such as gesture and cooking. Appendices in the back are several examples of academic papers on folklore topics, which, while somewhat out of date at this point, were a very interesting way of learning what professional folklorists actually do. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Distinguished folklorist Jan Harold Brunvand, famous for his collections of 'urban legends,' offers readers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the field of folklore. New to the fourth edition are 67 "Focus" boxes that provide in-depth examples of folk genres, research methods, and theoretical approaches, and over 70 photographs that illustrate material and performative folk traditions. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)398.0973Social sciences Customs, Etiquette, Folklore Folklore Biography; History By Place North America United StatesLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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The last revision in the 1990s did not revise enough; the chapter on "superstitions" in particular is egregiously slanted to a scientific Western perspective, but there are other areas in which Brunvand's writing still smells of old scholarly romanticism for "dying" ways and "primitive" cultures. The coverage of customary and material traditions is unsatisfyingly minimal, selective, and descriptive rather than analytic. And, as a personal affront, the chapter on folk dance completely ignores (and denies the existence of some) other American folk dance traditions besides square dancing. ( )