Just over half a century ago, the rise in what became known as the "performance turn" in folklore studies led to the diffusion of performance as both a lens and a key concept across a wide range of humanistic disciplines. Now, it's time to take stock of the myriad ways in which performance and folklore studies have developed along both parallel and intersecting paths.Emerging Perspectives in the Study of Folklore and Performance reveals the captivating world where folklore...

An unprecedented number of folklorists are addressing issues of class, race, gender, and sexuality in academic and public spaces in the US, raising the question: How can folklorists contribute to these contemporary political affairs? Since the nature of folkloristics transcends binaries, can it help others develop critical personal narratives?Advancing Folkloristics covers topics such as queer, feminist, and postcolonial scholarship in folkloristics. Contr...

A musical life as glorious metaphor for Florida's cultural landscapeThis biography of 97-year-old Richard Seaman, who grew up in Kissimmee Park, Florida, relies on oral history and folklore research to define the place of musicianship and storytelling in the state's history from one artist's perspective. Gregory Hansen presents Seaman’s assessment of Florida’s changing cultural landscape through his tall tales, personal experience narratives, legends, fidd...

Florida is blessed with a semitropical climate, beautiful inland areas, and over a thousand miles of warm seas and sandy beaches. And Floridians are every bit as colorful and diverse as the tropical foliage. The interaction between Florida's people and its environment has created distinctive mixes of traditional life unlike those anywhere else in America.Florida's cultural foundation includes Seminoles, Anglo-Celtic Crackers, African Americans, transplanted northerners, and ethnic ...

Dive into deep American history where devastating floods and vibrant cultural resilience forge an immortal metropolis. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric urban history transports listeners straight to the swampy delta of the Mississippi River. Experience the haunting and triumphant echoes of a society built on the razor's edge of catastrophe.Whether you are a lifelong learner seeking an immersive cultural journey or preparing to travel south, this sweeping narrative c...

Dive into deep American history where devastating floods and vibrant cultural resilience forge an immortal metropolis. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric urban history transports listeners straight to the swampy delta of the Mississippi River. Experience the haunting and triumphant echoes of a society built on the razor's edge of catastrophe.Whether you are a lifelong learner seeking an immersive cultural journey or preparing to travel south, this sweeping narrative c...

Dive into deep American history where devastating floods and vibrant cultural resilience forge an immortal metropolis. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric urban history transports listeners straight to the swampy delta of the Mississippi River. Experience the haunting and triumphant echoes of a society built on the razor's edge of catastrophe.Whether you are a lifelong learner seeking an immersive cultural journey or preparing to travel south, this sweeping narrative c...

Dive into deep American history where devastating floods and vibrant cultural resilience forge an immortal metropolis. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric urban history transports listeners straight to the swampy delta of the Mississippi River. Experience the haunting and triumphant echoes of a society built on the razor's edge of catastrophe.Whether you are a lifelong learner seeking an immersive cultural journey or preparing to travel south, this sweeping narrative c...

Dive into deep American history where devastating floods and vibrant cultural resilience forge an immortal metropolis. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric urban history transports listeners straight to the swampy delta of the Mississippi River. Experience the haunting and triumphant echoes of a society built on the razor's edge of catastrophe.Whether you are a lifelong learner seeking an immersive cultural journey or preparing to travel south, this sweeping narrative c...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A groundbreaking work of science, history, and archaeology that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492—from “a remarkably engaging writer” (The New York Times Book Review).Contrary to what so many Americans learn in school, the pre-Columbian Indians were not sparsely settled in a pristine wilderness; rather, there were huge numbers of Indians who actively molded and influenced the lan...

"A kaleidoscopic homage both personal and historical . . . Kamiya's symphony of San Francisco is a grand pleasure." -New York Times Book ReviewThe bestselling love letter to one of the world's great cities, San Francisco, by a life-long Bay Area resident and co-founder of Salon.Cool, Gray City of Love brings together an exuberant combination of personal history, deeply researched history, in-depth reportin...

“A California classic . . . California, it should be remembered, was very much the wild west, having to wait until 1850 before it could force its way into statehood. so what tamed it? Mr. Starr’s answer is a combination of great men, great ideas and great projects.”—The EconomistFrom the age of exploration to the age of Arnold, the Golden State’s premier historian distills the entire sweep of California’s history into one splendid volume. Kevin Starr cover...