
The Study of American Folklore
An Introduction
Jan Harold Brunvand(Author)
WW Norton & Co (Publisher)
4th Edition
Will be published approx. on 17. January 1998
Book
Hardback
672 pages
978-0-393-97223-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Edition
Fourth Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 164 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
962 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-393-97223-8 (9780393972238)
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Other editions
Previous edition
Jan Harold Brunvand
STUDY AMER FOLKLORE 3E CL
Book
12/1986
WW Norton & Co
€50.63
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Person
Jan Harold Brunvand lives in Salt Lake City, where he is professor emeritus at the University of Utah. He is the author of numerous books, including The Vanishing Hitchhiker; The Choking Doberman; The Baby Train; Too Good to Be True; and Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid.