fenton alexander sandy (3 resultados)

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good Plus. Reprint. 1963. 264-317pp. B&W illustrations, 8x pages of B&W images. Signed: 'With compliments from Sandy Fenton. Nov.1965'. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Vol. XCVI Session 1962-63. Light foxing to endpapers. Otherwise in excellent condition with no other inscriptions. SIGNED COPY.

Original Black Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good Plus. First Edition. 2013. xvi, 592pp. B&W illustrations. Scottish Life and Society, A Compendium of Scottish Ethnology vol. 1. "The publication of 'An Introduction to Scottish Ethnology' sees the completion of the fourteen-volume Scottish Life and Society series, originally conceived by the eminent ethnologist Professor Alexander Fenton. The series explores the many elements in Scottish history, language and culture which have shaped the identity of Scotland and Scots at local, regional and national level, placing these in an international context. Each of the thirteen volumes already published focuses on a particular theme or institution within Scottish society. This introduction provides an overview of the discipline of ethnology as it has developed in Scotland and more widely, the sources and methods for its study, and practical guidance on the means by which it can be examined within its constituent genres, based on the experience of those currently working with ethnological materials. Theory and practice are presented in an accessible fashion, making it an ideal companion for the student, the scholar and the interested amateur alike." Unclipped dust jacket and book in excellent condition, content clean and bright, binding tight, gilt to spine bright. No inscriptions. PLEASE NOTE: Heavy book so extra will be needed for shipping to non-UK customers.

Original Black Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. First Edition. 2013. xvi, 592pp. B&W illustrations. Scottish Life and Society, A Compendium of Scottish Ethnology vol. 1. "The publication of 'An Introduction to Scottish Ethnology' sees the completion of the fourteen-volume Scottish Life and Society series, originally conceived by the eminent ethnologist Professor Alexander Fenton. The series explores the many elements in Scottish history, language and culture which have shaped the identity of Scotland and Scots at local, regional and national level, placing these in an international context. Each of the thirteen volumes already published focuses on a particular theme or institution within Scottish society. This introduction provides an overview of the discipline of ethnology as it has developed in Scotland and more widely, the sources and methods for its study, and practical guidance on the means by which it can be examined within its constituent genres, based on the experience of those currently working with ethnological materials. Theory and practice are presented in an accessible fashion, making it an ideal companion for the student, the scholar and the interested amateur alike." Unclipped dust jacket and book in excellent condition, content clean and bright, binding tight, gilt to spine bright. No inscriptions. PLEASE NOTE: Heavy book so extra will be needed for shipping to non-UK customers.