A companion to folklore / edited by Regina F. Bendix and Galit Hasan-Rokem.

"A Companion to Folklore presents an original and comprehensive collection of essays from international experts in the field of folklore studies. Unprecedented in depth and scope, this state-of-the-art collection uniquely displays the vitality of folklore research across the globe. An unprecede...

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Superior document:Blackwell companions to anthropology ; 15
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Year of Publication:2012
Language:English
Series:Blackwell companions to anthropology ; 15.
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Physical Description:xv, 660 p. :; ill.
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Summary:"A Companion to Folklore presents an original and comprehensive collection of essays from international experts in the field of folklore studies. Unprecedented in depth and scope, this state-of-the-art collection uniquely displays the vitality of folklore research across the globe. An unprecedented collection of original, state of the art essays on folklore authored by international experts Examines the practices and theoretical approaches developed to understand the phenomena of folklore Considers folklore in the context of multi-disciplinary topics that include poetics, performance, religious practice, myth, ritual and symbol, oral textuality, history, law, politics and power as well as the social base of folklore "--
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781405194990
9781444354362 (electronic bk.)
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: edited by Regina F. Bendix and Galit Hasan-Rokem.