America's Folklorist B. A. Botkin and American Culture |
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| Editor:
| Rodgers, Lawrence R.
Hirsch, Jerrold |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8061-4111-4 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2010 |
| Publisher: | University of Oklahoma Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $34.95 |
Book Description:
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Folklorist, writer, editor, regionalist, cultural activist--Benjamin Albert Botkin (1901-1975) was an American intellectual who made a mark on the twentieth century, even though most people may be unaware of it. This book, the first to reevaluate the legacy of Botkin in the history of American culture, celebrates his centenary through a collection of writings that assess his influence on scholarship and the American scene.
Folklorist, writer, editor, regionalist, cultural activist--Benjamin Albert Botkin (1901-1975) was an American intellectual who made a mark on the twentieth century, even though most people may be unaware of it. This book, the first to reevaluate the legacy of Botkin in the history of American culture, celebrates his centenary through a collection of writings that assess his influence on scholarship and the American scene.