The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture: Volume 14: Folklife

The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture: Volume 14: Folklife
ISBN-10
0807898554
ISBN-13
9780807898550
Series
The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture
Category
Reference
Pages
424
Language
English
Published
2010-01-01
Publisher
Univ of North Carolina Press
Authors
William Ferris, Glenn Hinson

Description

Southern folklife is the heart of southern culture. 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, quinceanera celebrations, New Orleans marching bands, and hunting dogs. Together, the entries demonstrate that southern folklife is dynamically alive and everywhere around us, giving meaning to the everyday unfolding of community life.

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