{"product_id":"african-american-folklore-an-encyclopedia-for-students-paperback","title":"African American Folklore: An Encyclopedia for Students - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnand Prahlad\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfrican American folklore dates back 240 years and has had a significant impact on American culture from the slavery period to the modern day. This encyclopedia provides accessible entries on key elements of this long history, including folklore originally derived from African cultures that have survived here and those that originated in the United States.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspired by the author's passion for African American culture and vernacular traditions, \u003ci\u003eAfrican American Folklore: An Encyclopedia for Students\u003c\/i\u003e thoroughly addresses key elements and motifs in black American folklore-especially those that have influenced American culture. With its alphabetically organized entries that cover a wide range of subjects from the word \"conjure\" to the dance style of \"twerking,\" this book provides readers with a deeper comprehension of American culture through a greater understanding of the contributions of African American culture and black folk traditions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book will be useful to general readers as well as students or researchers whose interests include African American culture and folklore or American culture. It offers insight into the histories of African American folklore motifs, their importance within African American groups, and their relevance to the evolution of American culture. The work also provides original materials, such as excepts from folktales and folksongs, and a comprehensive compilation of sources for further research that includes bibliographical citations as well as lists of websites and cultural centers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnand Prahlad\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is professor in the English department at the University of Missouri in Columbia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51776955285792,"sku":"9798765116203","price":73.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fddd4afde2b91570e93b4c0db3ffdaf1.webp?v=1780488993","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/african-american-folklore-an-encyclopedia-for-students-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}