Presents a collection of examples of major American urban legends, one of the most common forms of contemporary American folklore, and explains their popular appeal.
Presents a collection of examples of major American urban legends, one of the most common forms of contemporary American folklore, and explains their popular appeal.
"The goal of this volume is to explore the social and political dynamics of rumor and the related concept of urban or contemporary legend. These forms of communication often appear in tandem with social problems, including riots, racial or political violence, and social and econ…
The goal of this volume is to explore the social & political dynamics of rumour & the related concept of urban or contemporary legend. These forms of communication often appear in tandem with social problems, including riots, racial or political violence, & social and economic u…
"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, or mummery, it w…
"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, or mummery, it w…
