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Publication Date: 1979
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The Value of the Humanities: A Folklorist's View.
Dorson, Richard M.
National Forum: Phi Kappa Phi Journal, v69 n3 p23-28 Sum 1979
Folklore has traditionally been excluded from the definition of the humanities. The value of folklore to the humanities is in providing an opportunity to view the tension between tradition and creativity, an appreciation of oral power, and an appreciation of cultural diversity. (JMF)
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Language: English
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