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South Asian folklore : an encyclopedia : an encyclopedia : Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka Margaret A. Mills, Peter J. Claus and Sarah Diamond, editors

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextNew York : Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, [2015]Description: xxix, 710 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 9780415866927
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • GR 270 .So87 2015
Summary: "With 600 signed, alphabetically organized articles covering the entirety of folklore in South Asia, this new resource includes countries and regions, ethnic groups, religious concepts and practices, artistic genres, holidays and traditions, and many other concepts." "A preface introduces the material, while a comprehensive index, cross-references, and black and white illustrations round out the work. The focus on south Asia includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, with short survey articles on Tibet, Bhutan, Sikkim, and various diaspora communities. This unique reference will be invaluable for collections serving students, scholars, and the general public."Continues: Middle East & South Asia folklore newsletter
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Reference Reference DLSU-D HS Learning Resource Center Reference Reference GR 270 .So87 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan 3HSL2014004938

Includes index.

"With 600 signed, alphabetically organized articles covering the entirety of folklore in South Asia, this new resource includes countries and regions, ethnic groups, religious concepts and practices, artistic genres, holidays and traditions, and many other concepts." "A preface introduces the material, while a comprehensive index, cross-references, and black and white illustrations round out the work. The focus on south Asia includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, with short survey articles on Tibet, Bhutan, Sikkim, and various diaspora communities. This unique reference will be invaluable for collections serving students, scholars, and the general public."

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