Folkloristics: An Introduction [Paperback]

Robert A. Georges (Author), Michael Owen Jones (Author)

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Publication Date: September 22, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0253209943 | ISBN-13: 978-0253209948

"Excellent." —The Reader's Review

"Anybody contemplating the study and pursuit of folklore... will benefit from reading this presentation thoroughly to determine your place in this most exciting scholastic world." —Come-All-Ye

This is the most complete and up-to-date study of folklore and folklore methodologies available. The authors describe the pervasiveness of folklore, including its uses in literature, films, television, cartoons, comic strips, advertising, and other media in a variety of cultures.

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About the Author

ROBERT A. GEORGES is Professor Emeritus in the Folklore and Mythology Program at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the author of numerous publications, including (with Michael Owen Jones) People Studying People: The Human Element in Fieldwork. MICHAEL OWEN JONES is Professor in the Folklore and Mythology Program at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the author of Exploring Folk Art: Twenty Years of Thought on Craft, Work, and Aesthetics and co-author, with Robert A. georges, of People Studying People: The Human Element in Fieldwork.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Indiana University Press (September 22, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0253209943
• ISBN-13: 978-0253209948
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Advanced-Level Introduction to Folklore, February 20, 2001

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This review is from: Folkloristics: An Introduction (Paperback)

I would recommend using the book only in advanced-level classes in folklore. The content is strong, and the presentation, in general, is clear. There is also a fine bibliography that will provide a useful reference resource for studying folklore. The main problem with using this book in introductory classes is that it is too complicated for most undergraduates. Also, there is a wide variety of examples that illustrate various points, but in the thrust to represent cultural diversity, the authors include too much material that simply is irrelevant and uninteresting to students. This book might be useful in a graduate course in folklore studies, but by the time that students begin studying folklore at advanced levels, they will probably be interested in more complex and thorough studies of folklore. The book might, however, be a good starting point for professors and students in other disciplines who are interested in folklore research. It also could be useful for researchers who wish to access the scholarly literature on folklore.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fine for Undergrads, September 1, 2010

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This review is from: Folkloristics: An Introduction (Paperback)

I use this text in an upper-level undergrad English course on folklore, and the students seem to understand the material quite well. I am there to help them work through the more difficult concepts. I wouldn't automatically rule it out for a junior/senior level class.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Graduate Textbook, August 30, 2009

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This review is from: Folkloristics: An Introduction (Paperback)

This textbook was not intended for undergraduate level courses. It is used primarily at the graduate level. Specifically, it might be assigned for the first course of an M.A. program in Folklore.