Living Folklore: An Introduction to the Study of People and Their Traditions

By Martine Stephens, Martha C. Sims, Martha C. Sims

Book Overview

Living Folklore is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to folklore as it is lived, shared and practiced in contemporary settings. Drawing on examples from diverse American groups and experiences, this text gives the student a strong foundation--from the field's history and major terms to theories and interpretive approaches. Living Folklore moves beyond genres and classifications, and encourages students who are new to the field to see the study of folklore as a unique approach to understanding people, communities, and day-to-day artistic communication. This revised edition incorporates new examples, research, and theory along with added discussion of digital and online folklore.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874218446
• ISBN13: 9780874218442
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Utah State University Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 19 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Great introduction to the study of folklore

Finally, an introduction-to-folklore textbook that doesn't read like a textbook. The clarity, illustrations, and organization of this book are perfect for folklore students. I wish I had a book like this when I was a beginning student.