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This book looks at folklore and its emergence in the social lives of human beings. It will be an indispensable tool for beginning students of folklore. The contributors review the scope of their topics and suggest different possibilities for projects. Other features of this book include: definitions of key terms and concepts, explanations of collecting techniques, technological considerations, theoretical frameworks for interpreting data, and examples of fieldwork from the contributors to help students envision their own finished product. A selected annotated bibliography and several photographs are also included.