Maurice Estabrooks

Programmed Capitalism (eBook, ePUB)

Computer-mediated Global Society

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Focuses on how the computer has transformed the economy into an information processing and intelligence system. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 153
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Juli 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781315493114
• Artikelnr.: 48800042

Autorenporträt

Estabrooks, Maurice

Inhaltsangabe

Illustrated in full color throughout
this delightful collection puts the riches of world mythology at the fingertips of students and storytellers alike. It is a treaury of favorite and little-known tales from Africa
Asia
Europe
the Americas
Australia
and Oceania
gracefully retold and accompanied by fascinating
detailed information on their historic and cultural backgrounds. The introduction provides an informative overview of mythology
its purpose in world cultures
and myth in contemporary society and popular culture. Mythic themes are defined and the often-misunderstood difference between myth and legend explained. Following this
the main sections of the book are arranged thematically
covering The Creation
Death and Rebirth
Myths of Origins
Myths of the Gods
and Myths of Heroes. Each section begins by comparing its theme cross-culturally
explaining similarities and differences in the mthic narratives. Myths from diverse cultures are then presented
introduced
and retold in a highly readable fashion. A bibliography follows each retelling so readers can find more information on the culture
myth
and deities. Character
geographical
and general indexes round out this volume
and a master bibliography facilitates research. For students
storytellers
or anyone interested in the wealth of world mythology
Mythology: Stories and Themes from Around the World provides answers to common research questions
sources for myths
and stories that will delight
inform
and captivate.