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and its ritual power to provide emotional catharsis

among them Surrey's Aeneid

concise "tips from the field

These and other discussions of the contributions of more recent sociologists are framed by an initial consideration of Johan Huizinga's famous challenge to understand the nature and significance of play

Outskirts Suzanne Hanser and its ritual power toCelebrates diverse queer experiences on society's margins Outskirts addresses the diverse and intricate aspects of the queer experience on the periphery of the social world. From the Korean spa to the Carnival krewe to new sexual identities, this volume asks important questions about the atypical places, spaces, and identities that are an important part of LGBTQ life in the United States. By bringing together scholars specializing in the less visible