
Scottish Life and Society Volume 1
An Introduction to Scottish Ethnology
John Donald Short Run Press
Published on 29. July 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
528 pages
978-1-906566-70-8 (ISBN)
Description
The publication of 'An Introduction to Scottish Ethnology' sees the completion of the fourteen-volume Scottish Life and Society series, originally conceived by the eminent ethnologist Professor Alexander Fenton. The series explores the many elements in Scottish history, language and culture which have shaped the identity of Scotland and Scots at local, regional and national level, placing these in an international context. Each of the thirteen volumes already published focuses on a particular theme or institution within Scottish society. This introduction provides an overview of the discipline of ethnology as it has developed in Scotland and more widely, the sources and methods for its study, and practical guidance on the means by which it can be examined within its constituent genres, based on the experience of those currently working with ethnological materials. Theory and practice are presented in an accessible fashion, making it an ideal companion for the student, the scholar and the interested amateur alike.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Donald Publishers Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
black & white illustrations, black & white halftones, figures
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 41 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-906566-70-8 (9781906566708)
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Additional editions

Alexander Fenton | Margaret A. Mackay
An Introduction To Scottish Ethnology
A Compendium of Scottish Ethnology Volume 1
E-Book
08/2013
Birlinn Academic Ebooks
€24.00
Available for download
Persons
Alexander Fenton is a consultant for the European Ethnological Research Center, a former senior assistant editor of the Scottish National Dictionary, and a former director of the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland.