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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.
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 reader.
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