Books by James R. Dow

Written especially for high school students and general readers, this volume is an accessible introduction to German folklore. The volume begins by defining and classifying different types of German folklore.

The study of ethnology in Austria has had a troubled past. This volume examines two Austrian characters, Richard Wolfram and Karl Haiding, and the impact of their research and sets them in the context of Austrian ethnology before, during and after the war years. Concludes by examining the present day ethnological outlook.