The Study of Folk Music in the Modern World by Philip V. Bohlman (English) Paper
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The Study of Folk Music in the Modern World by Philip V. Bohlman (English) Paper. . [this book] challenges many carefully-nurtured sacred cows. Author Philip V. Bohlman. This work espouses a different view of folk music, stressing its vitality in non-Western cultures as well as Western. The Study of Folk Music in the Modern World by Philip V. Bohlman Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Examines folk music as a genre of folklore from a cross-cultural perspective. This work espouses a different view of folk music, stressing its vitality in non-Western cultures as well as Western. Publisher Description [This book] is a contribution of considerable substance because it takes a holistic view of the field of folk music and the scholarship that has dealt with it." -Bruno Nettl... a praiseworthy combination of solid scholarship, penetrating discussion, and global relevance." -Asian Folklore Studies... successfully ties the history and development of folk music scholarship with contemporary concepts, issues, and shifts, and which treats varied folk musics of the world cultures within the rubric of folklore and ethnomusicology with subtle generalizations making sense to serious minds... " -Folklore Forum... [this book] challenges many carefully-nurtured sacred cows. Bohlman has executed an intellectual challenge of major significance by successfully organizing a welter of unruly data and ideas into a single, appropriately complex but coherent, system." -Folk Music JournalBohlman examines folk music as a genre of folklore from a broadly cross-cultural perspective and espouses a more expansive view of folk music, stressing its vitality in non-Western cultures as well as Western, in the present as well as the past. Details ISBN 025320464X ISBN-13 9780253204646 Title The Study of Folk Music in the Modern World Author Philip V. Bohlman Format Paperback Year 1988 Pages 184 Publisher Indiana University Press GEItemID:6938580; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
