Author: Don Yoder
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 1477303545
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Knowledge of folk custom and folk belief can help to explain ways of thought and behavior in modern America. American Folklife, a unique collection of essays dedicated to the presentation of American tradition, broadens our understanding of the regional differences and ethnic folkways that color American life. Folklife research examines the entire context of everyday life in past and present. It includes every aspect of traditional life, from regional architecture through the full range of material culture into spiritual culture, folk religion, witchcraft, and other forms of folk belief. This collection is especially useful in its application to American society, where countless influences from European, American Indian, and African cultural backgrounds merge. American Folklife relates folklife research to history, anthropology, cultural geography, architectural history, ethnographic film, folk technology, folk belief, and ethnic tensions in American society. It documents the folk-cultural background that is the root of our society.
American Folklife
Encyclopedia of American Folklife
Author: Simon J Bronner
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317471954
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 1469
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317471954
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 1469
Book Description
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.
An American Folklife Cookbook
Author: Joan Nathan
Publisher: Schocken
ISBN:
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
A Washington Post reporter looks at our culinary heritage, describes ethnic cookery and holiday menus around the country, and includes historical recipes.
Publisher: Schocken
ISBN:
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
A Washington Post reporter looks at our culinary heritage, describes ethnic cookery and holiday menus around the country, and includes historical recipes.
American Folklife Center
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Rules and Administration. Subcommittee on the Library
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 116
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Languages : en
Pages : 116
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To Establish an American Folklife Foundation in the Library of Congress
Author: United States. Congress. House. House Administration Committee
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 110
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Languages : en
Pages : 110
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To Establish an American Folklife Foundation in the Library of Congress
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Administration. Subcommittee on Library and Memorials
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 108
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To Establish an American Folklife Foundation in the Library of Congress
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Administration
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 108
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Languages : en
Pages : 108
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Publications of the American Folklife Center
American Folklife Center, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on the Library of ..., 93-2, May 8, 1974
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Rules and Administration Committee
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 124
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Discovering American Folklife
Author: Don Yoder
Publisher:
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Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 336
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