Folklore and the civil sphere: the 1997 Archer Taylor memorial lecture
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Most of the answers about how Americans lead their lives, how they talk about life, and how they practice living in a liberal democracy come in forms of interviews and surveys. Folklore can contribute to this discussion by participating in public sphere conversations. Folklores have a vital part in the deliberations about liberal democracy, the culture wars of who can be called American, and the end of history.
Publication Name: Western Folklore
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0043-373X
Year: 1997
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Folk logic: interpretation and explanation in folkloristics
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The authorEs attempt to find the reasons, behind the differences between interpretative and explanatory approaches in folkloristics is presented. He suggests that folkloristics should adopt teleological method, instead of exploring unspecified phenomena.
Publication Name: Western Folklore
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0043-373X
Year: 2006
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Solo folklore
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The author explains existence of solo folklore by giving some of his personal examples. He suggests folklorists to be definite about their psychological and cultural theories.
Publication Name: Western Folklore
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0043-373X
Year: 2006
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