Camp Songs, Folk Songs [Hardcover]

Describes a vigorous folk tradition that long has been a rite of?passage in this country for children and adolescents.? Suggests developmental reasons 1,400 songs appeal to youngsters: biological, linguistic, and intellectual.? Also looks at the values and hopes expressed in lyrics that appeal to teenagers, especially young women.? 65 historic photographs.? 19?in-depth studies of songs, some well known like Kookaburra and Kumbaya. ? Others like Flicker of a Camp Fire and Skyball Paint are known only in camps.