Staging and Stagers in Modern Jewish Palestine: The Creation of Festive Lore in a New Culture, 1882-1948

by Yaacov Shavit

By analyzing key aspects of Hebrew culture, this book adds new dimension to the anthropological, sociological, and historical studies dealing with folklore, rituals, and festivals.

This fascinating case study describes the work of the people responsible for creating festive lore and its system of ceremonies and festivities--an inseparable part of every culture. In the case of the new modern Hebrew culture of Eretz Israel (modern...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814328458
• ISBN13: 9780814328453
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press
• Length: 205 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.3"