Valk, Ulo
Vernacular Knowledge: Contesting Authority, Expressing Beliefs
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781792377
- author:
- Valk, Ulo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Equinox Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 434
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 2.2 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Epistemology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Vernacular Knowledge Contesting Authority, Expressing Beliefs by Ülo Valk and Marion Bowman is an exploration of the diverse ways in which people express and negotiate knowledge. This book examines the complex relationships between individuals, communities, and institutions, revealing how vernacular knowledge operates in creative tension with dominant discourses. Through a range of genres, including traditional tales, personal experience narratives, and material culture, Vernacular Knowledge sheds light on the ways in which people share and shape knowledge communally, while also articulating it individually. The book covers topics such as ghosts, saints, spirits, magic, energy lines, and divination, as well as conspiracy theories and challenges to established creeds. By investigating vernacular knowledge and its relationship with institutional authorities, this book provides a nuanced understanding of how people negotiate meaning and challenge prevailing wisdom in various contexts.
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