The Folklore of Democracy

Tradition and Democratic Culture After January 6th

Contributions 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

The Folklore of Democracy: Tradition and Democratic Culture after January 6th 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.

What 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 The Folklore of Democracy. 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.

The Folklore of Democracy 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.

Contributor: Anthony Bak Buccitelli (Edited by), Lisa Gilman (Afterword by)

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