{"product_id":"the-folklore-of-democracy-tradition-and-democratic-culture-after-january-6th-paperback-softback-9781496860538","title":"The Folklore of Democracy; Tradition and Democratic Culture After January 6th (Paperback \/ softback) 9781496860538","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Folklore of Democracy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eTradition and Democratic Culture After January 6th\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAnthony Bak Buccitelli (Edited by), Lisa Gilman (Afterword by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781496860538\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 31 July 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e128 pages, 3 b\u0026amp;w illustrations\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 0.9 cm, 0.228 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributions by Anthony Bak Buccitelli, Richard Bauman, Norma Cantú, Miguel Díaz-Barriga, Margaret Dorsey, Ehsan Estiri, Gary Alan Fine, Lisa Gilman, Jay Mechling, Whitney Phillips, Afsane Rezaei, Liora Sarfati, and Beverly Stoeltje \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003ci\u003eThe Folklore of Democracy: Tradition and Democratic Culture after January 6th\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling exploration of how folklore shapes and sustains democracy, as well as how it has underwritten contemporary challenges to democratic values. This collection examines global examples—from conspiracy narratives in Iran to street protests in South Korea and Boy Scout camps in the US. It shows how folklore can help citizens understand both the threats to democracy and its enduring power. Essayists offer insightful and thought-provoking analysis that will challenge readers to reflect on the pressing issues facing democratic societies today. \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \tWhat makes this volume truly stand out is its embrace of diverse perspectives and voices. Readers will find no singular political stance or ideological program in \u003ci\u003eThe Folklore of Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e. Instead, contributors present a spectrum of views that show how, even in times of discord, serious and well-meaning people can come together in democratic societies, despite holding different, and sometimes conflicting, points of view. \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003ci\u003eThe Folklore of Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers to recognize the complexity of democratic discourse and the ways in which folklore—through its many forms—helps us engage with and navigate these complexities. This book is essential for anyone interested in understanding the role of culture in democracy. The contributors provide accessible and meaningful insights for scholars, students, and anyone concerned with the future of democratic societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"University Press of Mississippi","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52607745294616,"sku":"9781496860538","price":18.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-folklore-of-democracy-tradition-and-democratic-culture-after-january-6th-paperback-softback-9781496860538","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}