The Thistle and the Brier - Historical Links and Cultural Parallels Between Scotland and Appalachia

The parallels and connections between Scotland and Appalachia are the focus of this book, with special attention given to the interplay between revivals of folk culture, native languages, and dialects in Scotland and Appalachia since the 1970s. The contemporary Scottish and Appalachian cultural movements are also covered, particularly the links between cultural revivals and identity politics. Contains substantial references.

Summary

This text explores the parallels and connections between Scotland and Appalachia, with special attention to the interplay between revivals of folk culture, native languages and dialects in Scotland and Appalachia since the 1970s.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Blaustein
• Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.02.2003
• EAN: 9780786414529
• ISBN: 978-0-7864-1452-9
• No. of pages: 182
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 249 g
• Illustrations: photos, bibliography, index
• Series: Contributions to Southern Appa; Contributions to Southern Appalachian Studies
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries