Living Folklore, 2nd Edition: An Introduction to the Study of People and Their Traditions
A student-oriented entry to the study of folklore . . . Rich with examples from the field and the class-room . . . Helps students to see that folklore is really about understanding people."      —Jacqueline S. Thursby,Journal of American FolkloreStudents are going to love this book: the examples will stimulate their  interest in other cultures, and the approaches to the study of folklore  will open up new meanings in their own lives.       The authors draw upon their extensive teaching experience and in-depth  scholarly research to produce a textbook that sets a new standard for  introductory folklore courses.      —Patrick B. Mullen