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American Folklore and the Mass Media (Folklore Today) by Dégh, Linda
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “Clean pages with a tight binding.”
- Book Title
- American Folklore and the Mass Media
- ISBN
- 9780253208446
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Indiana University Press
ISBN-10
0253208440
ISBN-13
9780253208446
eBay Product ID (ePID)
58154
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
216 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
American Folklore and the Mass Media
Subject
Media Studies, Folklore & Mythology, Popular Culture
Publication Year
1994
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Social Science
Series
Folklore Today Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
11.4 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
93-007543
Reviews
"This book shows how folklore- magic, miracles, and tales of enchanted princesses and genial giants- is still alive and well in the modern mass media. . . . contains a wealth of facts and observations with which to conjure." - Journal of Communication"DŽgh brings her decades of expertise in folk narrative to bear in this well-researched, provocative study of the interrelationship between traditional processes of folk narrative performances and modern mass media. . . . Highly recommended . . . " - Choice"Spanning folk cultural developments as old as feudalism and as new as today's TV ad, American Folklore and the Mass Media demonstrates how vital folklore remains, how often it absorbs- rather than being absorbed by- the most dramatic technological innovations and social realignments." - Carl Lindahl". . . all six essays are meaty and informative contributions to vital folkloric issues . . ." - Contemporary Legend
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
398/.0973
Table Of Content
INTRODUCTION The Varient and the Folklorization Process in the Basic Forms of Narration: Marchen and Legend Magic for Sale: Marchen and Legend in TV Advertising Magic as a Mail-Order Commodity Beauty, Wealth, and Power: Career Choices for Women in Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Modern Media Tape-Recording Miracles for Everyday Living: The Ethnography of a Pentecostal Community Letters to the Dead Appendix: Sample Texts of In-Memoriam Advertisments Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
"This book shows how folklore--magic, miracles, and tales of enchanted princesses and genial giants--is still alive and well in the modern mass media. . . . contains a wealth of facts and observations with which to conjure." --Journal of Communication "Dégh brings her decades of expertise in folk narrative to bear in this well-researched, provocative study of the interrelationship between traditional processes of folk narrative performances and modern mass media. . . . Highly recommended . . . " --Choice "Spanning folk cultural developments as old as feudalism and as new as today's TV ad, American Folklore and the Mass Media demonstrates how vital folklore remains, how often it absorbs--rather than being absorbed by--the most dramatic technological innovations and social realignments." --Carl Lindahl ". . . all six essays are meaty and informative contributions to vital folkloric issues . . ." --Contemporary Legend, "This book shows how folklore-magic, miracles, and tales of enchanted princesses and genial giants-is still alive and well in the modern mass media. . . . contains a wealth of facts and observations with which to conjure." -Journal of Communication "Dégh brings her decades of expertise in folk narrative to bear in this well-researched, provocative study of the interrelationship between traditional processes of folk narrative performances and modern mass media. . . . Highly recommended . . . " -Choice "Spanning folk cultural developments as old as feudalism and as new as today's TV ad, American Folklore and the Mass Media demonstrates how vital folklore remains, how often it absorbs-rather than being absorbed by-the most dramatic technological innovations and social realignments." -Carl Lindahl ". . . all six essays are meaty and informative contributions to vital folkloric issues . . ." -Contemporary Legend, "This book shows how folklore--magic, miracles, and tales of enchanted princesses and genial giants--is still alive and well in the modern mass media.... contains a wealth of facts and observations with which to conjure." --Journal of Communication "D gh brings her decades of expertise in folk narrative to bear in this well-researched, provocative study of the interrelationship between traditional processes of folk narrative performances and modern mass media.... Highly recommended... " --Choice "Spanning folk cultural developments as old as feudalism and as new as today's TV ad, American Folklore and the Mass Media demonstrates how vital folklore remains, how often it absorbs--rather than being absorbed by--the most dramatic technological innovations and social realignments." --Carl Lindahl "... all six essays are meaty and informative contributions to vital folkloric issues..." --Contemporary Legend
LC Classification Number
GR105.D44 1994
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- 6***2 (860)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseShipping costs were extremely reasonable! The item was shipped promptly, arriving well before date promised. The packaging was such that the item was shipped to minimize and/or prevent loss or damage. The item was received as described, making it a great value to add to my collection. The seller's communication was excellent, responding promptly to any questions and/or concerns. Thank you for a great transaction!
- 4***d (795)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseCompletely satisfied, this book was exactly as represent in quality and, in my opinion, better in condition/ appearance than stated...entire transaction was professional, fast and friendly with good communication...packaging was adequate, with the item arriving in excellent condition...A+ seller. (Please allow me to take this opportunity to say that A+ should suffice as the highest recommendation. The excessive use of the letter A and plus signs degrades the accuracy of the appraisal system)
- p***9 (974)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseTOLKIEN: A LOOK BEHIND THE LORD OF THE RINGS, MASS MARKET PAPERBACK, BY LIN CARTER, arrived just as described. The book was shipped promptly. The packaging was very secure to prevent any damage. And the price, including the shipping charge, was an excellent value! Highly recommend recommended seller!