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  • African Americans -- Folklore -- Encyclopedias -- Juvenile literature.
     
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  • African Americans -- Social life and customs -- Encyclopedias -- Juvenile literature.
     
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  • Folklore -- United States -- Encyclopedias -- Juvenile literature.
     
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  • Tales -- United States -- Encyclopedias -- Juvenile literature.
     
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    African American folklore : an encyclopedia for students / Anand Prahlad, editor.
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    Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, an Imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2016]
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  • African Americans -- Folklore -- Encyclopedias -- Juvenile literature.
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  • African Americans -- Social life and customs -- Encyclopedias -- Juvenile literature.
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  • Folklore -- United States -- Encyclopedias -- Juvenile literature.
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  • Tales -- United States -- Encyclopedias -- Juvenile literature.
  • ISBN: 
    9781610699297 (alk. paper)
    1610699297 (alk. paper)
    Description: 
    xviii, 413 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
    Contents: 
    Alphabetical list of entries -- Suggested research clusters -- The encyclopedia.
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    "African 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. Inspired by the author's passion for African American culture and vernacular traditions, African American Folklore: An Encyclopedia for Students 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. This 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"--Publisher's website.
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    Ewa Beach P/S LibraryR-YA -- Reference398.20899 AFNon CirculatingAdd Copy to MyList


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