“… an original study of an exciting, often shocking body of material.” — Jan H. Brunvand”… particularly valuable addition to the urban folklore literature… ” — Contemporary Sociology”Crime Victim Stories provides the reader with a fascinating account of the way in which New York urbanites relate their experiences and perceptions of violent crime.” — Urban Studies”Wachs brings scholarship …
Legend and BeliefDialectics of a Folklore GenreLinda DéghAn acclaimed folklorist asks “What is legend?”Legend and Belief is a descriptive and analytical study of the legend, the most prolific and characteristic form of folklore in contemporary Western civilization. Not that the legend does not have ancient roots; like the tale, the joke, the ballad, the proverb, and mummery, it …
William C. Olsen, Walter E. A. van Beek, and the contributors to this volume seek to understand how Africans have confronted evil around them. Grouped around notions of evil as a cognitive or experiential problem, evil as malevolent process, and evil as an inversion of justice, these essays investigate what can be accepted and what must be condemned …
When Edward Snowden began leaking NSA documents in June 2013, his actions sparked impassioned debates about electronic surveillance, national security, and privacy in the digital age. The Snowden Reader looks at Snowden’s disclosures and their aftermath. Critical analyses by experts discuss the historical, political, legal, and ethical issues raised by the disclosures. Over forty key documents related to …
“… its encyclopedic style will find it a place in the library of everyone interested in the subject.” —Kirkus Reviews”This exciting and informative encyclopedia… is a worthy and welcome addition to our library on world-wide cartooning… this is a marvelous compendium, one that belongs on the coffee-table and on the scholar’s shelf.” —Journal of Popular Culture”… this valuable effort… …