Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Written expressly for the introductory undergraduate course, The Study of American Folklore provides students with solid and succinct definitions, illuminating and engaging examples, and up-to-date resources for further reading, all framed within an organization that is flexible and teachable." "New to the Fourth Edition are 67 "Focus" points that offer students in-depth examples of folk genres, research methods, and theoretical approaches. Designed to spur student discussion and research, "Focus" points are accompanied by questions and project suggestions." "In addition, 70 black-and-white photographs have been added to the Fourth Edition to aid student understanding; they are especially useful for the study of material and performative folk traditions."--BOOK JACKET.

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