Living Folklore: An Introduction to the Study of People and Their Traditions (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780874218442)

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.

Author: Martha Sims, Martine Stephens
ISBN-10: 0874218446
ISBN-13: 9780874218442
Publisher: Utah State University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2011
Pages: 344
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.40w x 1.10d