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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"folk studies"”.
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Roadside Memorial Practices: An Examination of Landscapes of Commemoration in Warren County, Kentucky
… in various fields of psychology, sociology, folk studies, geoscience, and religious studies was analyzed, including religious census information. Additionally, state departments of transportation were queried on policies relating to roadside memorials to develop a foundation for research in …
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Emyr Estyn Evans and the cultural identity of Northern Ireland 1929-1969
This thesis studies the life, works and enduring legacy of Prof. Estyn Evans, Professor of Geography at Queens University Belfast from 1929 – 1969. It presents original research into the achievements of an academic whose contributions extended far beyond the walls of the university in which he …
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The Folklife Archives at Western Kentucky University: Past and Present
… work focuses on Western Kentucky University’s Folklife Archives located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Western Kentucky University has a rich history of folklore scholarship, dating back to at least the early 20th century and the work of Gordon Wilson. Folklore archives across the nation have long …
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Human Things: Rethinking Guitars and Ethnography
This work is about objects and their makers, their relationship, and the negotiation between tradition and innovation in the creation of things. I explore the relationship between tradition, innovation, and technology as it pertains to the creation, perception, and interaction with acoustic steel …
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Making the Scene: An Investigation of the Rock and Roll Scenes of Nashville, Tennessee, and Athens, Georgia
<p>Making the Scene: An Investigation of the Rock and Roll Scenes of Nashville, Tennessee, and Athens, Georgia, takes a look at the ways in which both the identities of a music scene and the individuals taking part in that scene are created and maintained. Issues of identity are addressed by …
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Never Alone: A "Look" At Imaginal Companions
… imaginal companions, as I refer to them) as a folk belief belonging in the realm of childhood. If an adult believes in imaginal companions, they are potentially subject to the social stigma of psychological labeling. The mass media reflects this perception of reality and influences social …
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Transformations: A Folkloric Exploration of the Musical Comedy Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine
… purpose of this thesis is to examine the use of folktales in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's 1987 award-winning musical Into the Woods. In doing so, I hope to accomplish several directives. First, to enrich understanding of the musical for all audience members, especially those with a …