Routledge - The Study of European Ethnology in Austria

Explore the complex history of Austrian ethnology with this academic volume from Routledge. Part of the Progress in European Ethnology series, this book examines the development of 'Volkskunde' and its troubled past throughout the 20th century. It provides a detailed look at the influence of the Viennese 'Mythological School' and the long-standing debate between the 'Ritualist' and 'Mythologists' branches that shaped the field from the 1920s through the post-war era. Readers will gain insight into the lives and work of two key Austrian figures, Richard Wolfram and Karl Haiding. By analyzing the impact of their research, the text places their contributions within the broader context of Austrian ethnology during the years before, during, and after World War II. This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in the social sciences, anthropology, and the historical evolution of European cultural studies.