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The Folk Performing Arts: Traditional Culture In Contemporary Japan (Suny Series In Contemporary)-used
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Choice 1997 Outstanding Academic Booksthis Is The First Fulllength Study In English Of Japan'S Folk Performing Arts Covering Such Topics As The Different Categories Of Presentations, Public Policies Affecting The Folk Performing Arts, Performance Events Within And Without Communities, And The Folk Performing Arts In Literature. Throughout, It Addresses Issues Concerning The Survival And Preservation Of Traditional Culture In Contemporary Japan.Once Largely Unknown Outside Of Their Local Community Settings, Japan'S Folk Performing Arts Have Today Captured Universal Attention. In Japan, Almost Every Municipality Is Home To One Or More Of The Diverse Dramatic, Dance, Narrative, And Musical Presentations That Make Up The Folk Performing Arts. They Can Be Seen At Events That Range From Longestablished Festivals To Newly Created Folkculture And Tourist Programs.Since The 1920S, A Growing Body Of Work By Folklorists, Theater Historians, And Other Academic Specialists, Together With Literary Treatment By Wellknown Authors, Brought The Folk Performing Arts Into The National Cultural Spotlight. The Postwar Cultural Properties Protection Law Conferred On Them The Status Of Legally Designated Cultural Assets.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Folk Performing Arts: Traditional Culture in Contemporary Japan'? A: The book examines the survival and preservation of traditional culture in Japan by exploring its folk performing arts and the public policies affecting them.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Barbara E. Thornbury.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on March 6, 1997.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 238 pages.
- Q: What are some topics covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics including categories of presentations, public policies affecting folk performing arts, community performance events, and the representation of folk performing arts in literature.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic purposes, as it has been recognized as an Outstanding Academic Book by CHOICE in 1997.
- Q: What is the significance of Japan's folk performing arts today? A: Japan's folk performing arts have gained universal attention and are celebrated through various festivals and cultural events across municipalities.
- Q: Does the book discuss the legal status of folk performing arts in Japan? A: Yes, it discusses how the postwar Cultural Properties Protection Law designates folk performing arts as legally recognized cultural assets.