Dynamics Of Folklore
Will be published approx. on 1. May 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
456 pages
978-0-87421-203-7 (ISBN)
Description
One of the most comprehensive and widely praised introductions to folklore ever written. Toelken's discussion of the history and meaning of folklore is delivered in straightforward language, easily understood definitions, and a wealth of insightful and entertaining examples.
Toelken emphasizes dynamism and variety in the vast array of folk expressions he examines, from "the biology of folklore," to occupational and ethnic lore, food ways, holidays, personal experience narratives, ballads, myths, proverbs, jokes, crafts, and others. Chapters are followed by bibliographical essays, and over 100 photographs illustrate the text. This new edition is accessible to all levels of folklore study and an essential text for classroom instruction.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Logan
United States
Target group
College/higher education
US School Grade: College Freshman and over, Interest Age: From 18 to 99 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
630 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87421-203-7 (9780874212037)
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Person
Barre Toelken was a longtime director of the Utah State University Folklore Program. He also held positions on the Folk Arts Panel for the National Endowment for the Arts, and in the American Folklore Society, Western Folklife Center, and American Folklife Center. He has edited Northwest Folklore, the Journal of American Folklore, and Western Folklore.