Ethnomusicology · 1984 · 85 citations · 0 references
HumanitiesCultural StudiesFolklore StudiesEthnography Of FolkloreFolklore TheoryNarrative FolkloreAmerican DramaAmerican Folk ArtAmerican Popular CultureFan FolkloreRitual FolkloreBlack FolkloreEnactment Of FolkloreFolklore Performance NarrativesIdentity Formation Through FolkloreReception Of Folklore
The handbook surveys American folklore, covering experiences, myths, settings, entertainments, forms, and performers. It presents sections on interpreting research and on research methods. The volume concludes with a presentation of research findings.
Preface: Richard M. Dorson Introduction: W. Edson Richmond Part I. Topics of Research American Experiences American Cultural Myths American Settings American Entertainments American Forms and Performers Part II. Interpretation of Reasearch Part III. Methods of Research Part IV. Presentation of Research