ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN FOLKLIFE by Simon J. Bronner ( 9780765680525 )

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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN FOLKLIFE

By:

Simon J. Bronner

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Hardback

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0765680521

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9780765680525

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TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC

Pub. date:

15 July, 2006

Pages:

731

Description:

Featuring more than 350 A-Z entries, this encyclopedia explores the rich cultural traditions of folklife in America. Covering notable folklife areas, it addresses religious groups, age groups, and contemporary folk groups. It also offers insights on folklife concepts through entries like "community and group" and "tradition and culture."

Synopsis:

American folklife is steeped in world cultures, or invented as new culture, always evolving, yet often practiced as it was created many years or even centuries ago. This fascinating encyclopedia explores the rich and varied cultural traditions of folklife in America - from barn raisings to the Internet, tattoos, and Zydeco - through expressions that include ritual, custom, crafts, architecture, food, clothing, and art. Featuring more than 350 A-Z entries, "Encyclopedia of American Folklife" is wide-ranging and inclusive. Entries cover major cities and urban centers; new and established immigrant groups as well as native Americans; American territories, such as Guam and Samoa; major issues, such as education and intellectual property; and expressions of material culture, such as homes, dress, food, and crafts. This encyclopedia covers notable folklife areas as well as general regional categories. It addresses religious groups (reflecting diversity within groups such as the Amish and the Jews), age groups (both old age and youth gangs), and contemporary folk groups (skateboarders and psychobillies) - placing all of them in the vivid tapestry of folklife in America.In addition, this resource offers useful insights on folklife concepts through entries such as "community and group" and "tradition and culture." The set also features complete indexes in each volume, as well as a bibliography for further research.

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four volumes, topic finder, illustrations, general, geographical, and

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Sharpe Reference

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