{"product_id":"folklore-the-basics-9781138774957","title":"Folklore The Basics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFolklore: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is an engaging guide to the practice and interpretation of folklore. Taking examples from around the world, it explores the role of folklore in expressing fundamental human needs, desires, and anxieties that often are often not revealed through other means. Providing a clear framework for approaching the study of folklore, it introduces the reader to methodologies for identifying, documenting, interpreting and applying key information about folklore and its relevance to modern life. From the Brothers Grimm to Internet Memes, it addresses such topics as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is folklore?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do we study it?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy does folklore matter?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does folklore relate to elite culture?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs folklore changing in a digital age?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith case studies, suggestions for reading and a glossary of key terminology, \u003ci\u003eFolklore: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e supports readers in becoming familiar with folkloric traditions and interpret cultural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. What is Folklore, and Why Does It Matter? Problem and Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. What Does Folklore Denote? Identification and Annotation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. What Does Folklore Connote? Analysis and Explanation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. What Is Folklore’s Relevance? Implication and Application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019522965847,"sku":"9781138774957","price":24.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138774957.jpg?v=1750780522","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/folklore-the-basics-9781138774957","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}