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OverviewPerspectives on East and Southeast Asian Folktales is a multidisciplinary examination of folktales that are unfamiliar to Western audiences. Examining folktales from countries like Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Burma, China, Japan, and Korea, the contributors consider various aspects: including identity issues, morals, collectivism, violence, scatological references, language socialization, representation of Buddhist values, emotional competence, as well as folktales' relationship to idioms and narrative structure. Highlighting differences and similarities between East and Southeast Asian and Western folktales, this volume promotes memorable understanding of East and Southeast Asian cultures and their oral traditions. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Allyssa McCabe, PhD , MinJeong Kim , Chien-ju Chang , George ChigasPublisher: Lexington Books Imprint: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic Dimensions: Width: 14.70cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.299kg ISBN: 9781666912906ISBN 10: 1666912905 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 15 March 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsThis comprehensive book highlights the value of folktales in better understanding morals and ethics of East and Southeast Asian countries from psychological, educational, and cultural perspectives. I enjoyed reading the carefully analyzed folktales in the volume. These folktales provide a window to thinking about critical implications of moral and ethical influences from these countries. A great way to learn about historical, social-cultural, and psychological perspectives of East and Southeast Asian countries through analysis of their folktales. --Laurie Katz, The Ohio State University This excellent collection brings together folkloristic, cultural, psychological, and educational perspectives on East and Southeast Asian folktales, including those personally told or retold by some immigrant families from the region. Presenting these complex and multifaceted dimensions in one accessible collection, the book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of folktales and will appeal to a broad range of readers. --Soe Marlar Lwin, Singapore University of Social Sciences What a revealing volume! Folktales are the perfect window, not only into the values and educational mindset of Asia but into the many differences between Asian cultures. Informative, stimulating, and accessible, this is a must-read for anyone interested in culture and its transmission. --Gish Jen, author of Thank You, Mr. Nixon Author InformationAllyssa McCabe is professor emerita of psychology at University of Massachusetts Lowell. MinJeong Kim is associate professor in the School of Education at University of Massachusetts Lowell. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |