{"product_id":"prasanga-loksanskrati-bengali-version","title":"Prasanga Loksanskrati (Bengali Version)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"61\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"168\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"edo3pg\" data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eAuthor: Milankanti Biswas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18sv8pd\" data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"126\"\u003ePublisher: Bangiya Sahitya Samsad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ddy3d6\" data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eLanguage: Bengali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qhscd6\" data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eISBN: 9789383590063\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"188\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"706\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"231\"\u003ePrasanga Loksanskrati (Bengali Version)\u003c\/em\u003e is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the theories, methods, and practice of folklore studies, offering readers a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of Bengali folk culture. While numerous scholarly works on folklore are available, many are extensive and highly specialized. This book successfully presents the essential principles of folklore in an accessible format, making it an ideal resource for both beginners and serious students of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eThe volume provides an overview of the theoretical foundations and research methodologies employed in the study of folk culture. It introduces readers to the scope of folklore studies, explaining how customs, rituals, oral traditions, folk literature, music, beliefs, festivals, and material culture collectively contribute to the understanding of community life and cultural identity. The author's lucid presentation simplifies complex academic concepts without compromising scholarly depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eBeyond theoretical discussions, the book includes a collection of fieldwork-based research essays that document various aspects of Bengal's folk traditions. These studies are grounded in firsthand observation and cultural documentation, reflecting the author's commitment to preserving authentic expressions of folk life. Through these essays, readers encounter valuable records of local customs and practices that are gradually disappearing under the pressures of modernization and social transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eA significant contribution of \u003cem data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003ePrasanga Loksanskrati\u003c\/em\u003e lies in its effort to preserve endangered elements of Bengal's intangible cultural heritage. By recording traditions that are increasingly vulnerable to change and neglect, the book serves not only as an academic study but also as a valuable cultural archive. It emphasizes the importance of field research in safeguarding folk knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003eCombining folklore theory with practical research, the book bridges the gap between academic scholarship and cultural documentation. It demonstrates how systematic fieldwork enriches our understanding of rural life, traditional knowledge, and community-based cultural practices while contributing to the broader discipline of folklore studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2740\"\u003eAn essential resource for students, researchers, teachers, folklorists, and readers interested in Bengali folk culture, \u003cem data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003ePrasanga Loksanskrati\u003c\/em\u003e offers an informative and engaging introduction to the study, documentation, and preservation of Bengal's rich folk heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bangiya Sahitya Samsad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67145205678384,"sku":"BangiyaSahityaSamsad_0613","price":103.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BangiyaSahityaSamsad_0613.jpg?v=1782453563","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/prasanga-loksanskrati-bengali-version","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}