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The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture: Volume 14: Folklife

Southern folklife is the heart of southern culture. Download The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture: Volume 14: Folklife from rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared. Looking at traditional practices still carried on today as well as at aspects of folklife that are dynamic and emergent, contributors to this volume of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture examine a broad range of folk traditions.

Moving beyond the traditional view of folklore that situates it in historical practice and narrowly defined genres, entries in this volume demonstrate how folklife remains a vital part of communities' self-definitions. Fifty thematic entries address subjects such as car culture, funerals, hip-hop, and powwows. In 56 topical entries, contributors focus on more specific elements of folklife, such as roadside memorials, collegiate stepping, quinceaAera Search and find a lot of education books in many category availabe for free download.