Psychology and Folklore (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169314603)

Psychology and Folklore by R.R. Marett is a comprehensive study of the relationship between psychology and folklore. The book explores the ways in which folklore and psychology intersect, and how each discipline can inform the other. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including myths, legends, fairy tales, and folk beliefs, to explore the psychological underpinnings of these stories and beliefs. Marett also examines the ways in which folklore has been used to address psychological issues, such as trauma, grief, and anxiety. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the intersection of psychology and folklore, and provides a fascinating insight into the ways in which our beliefs and stories shape our understanding of the world around us.1920. A collection of addresses, essays and reviews relating primarily to the interest of psychology, and whatever is not folklore at least can be considered anthropological. Contents: psychology and folklore; war and savagery; primitive values; psychology of culture contact; transvaluation of culture; interpretations of survivals; origin and validity in religion; magic or religion; primitive medicine man; progress in prehistoric times; anthropology and university education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: R. R. Marett
ISBN-10: 1169314600
ISBN-13: 9781169314603
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 298
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.62lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d