Archaeology and Folklore

Archaeology and Folklore explores the complex relationship between the two disciplines to demonstrate what they might learn from each other.
This collection includes theoretical discussions and case studies drawn from Western Europe, the Mediterranean and North. They explore the differences between popular traditions relating to historic sites and archaeological interpretations of their history and meaning.

List of contents

List of illustrations, List of contributors, Part I: Archaeology and folklore studies, Part II: Interpreting monuments in archaeology and popular culture, Index

About the author

Amy Gazin-Schwartz, Cornelius J. Holtorf

Summary

Folklore and archaeology are traditionally seen as taking very different approaches to the interpretation of the past. This book explores the complex relationship between the disciplines to show what they might learn from each other.

Product details

• Authors: Amy Gazin-Schwartz, Amy Holtorf Gazin-Schwartz
• Assisted by: Amy Gazin-Schwartz (Editor), Gazin-Schwartz Amy (Editor), Cornelius J Holtorf (Editor), Cornelius J. Holtorf (Editor), Holtorf Cornelius J. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.06.2012
• EAN: 9780415518857
• ISBN: 978-0-415-51885-7
• No. of pages: 306
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Archaeology, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)