Philip Peek / Kwesi Yankah (eds.)

African Folklore

An Encyclopedia
Herausgeber: Peek, Philip M; Yankah, Kwesi

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Written by an international team of experts, this is the first work of its kind to offer comprehensive coverage of folklore throughout the African continent. Over 300 entries provide in-depth examinations of individual African countries, ethnic groups, religious practices, artistic genres, and numerous other concepts related to folklore. Featuring original field photographs, a comprehensive index, and thorough cross-references, "African Folklore: An Encyclopedia" is an indispensable resource for any library's folklore or African studies collection. Also includes seven maps.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 632
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Dezember 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 283mm x 215mm x 35mm
• Gewicht: 1642g
• ISBN-13: 9780415939331
• ISBN-10: 041593933X
• Artikelnr.: 21756255

Autorenporträt

Philip M. Peek, Kwesi Yankah

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction List of Contributors List of Entries Maps Entries A to Z
Appendix: African Studies Centres and Libraries in the USA and Africa
Appendix: Field and Broadcast Sound Recording Collections at the Indiana
University Archives of Traditional Music (ATM) Appendix: Filmography
Appendix: Sample of Earlier Dissertations and Theses on African Folklore at
U.S. Institutions Index