Called to serve (but not to get paid) : comparing Mormon missionary folklore to occupational folklore, 2005.

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Called to serve (but not to get paid) : comparing Mormon missionary folklore to occupational folklore, 2005.

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Peterson analyzes the folkloric behavior of proselytizing missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and compares contrasts this behavior with behaviors common to occupational folklore. Peterson believes that missionary behavior is similar to occupational folklore insofar as it uses slang, initiatory pranks, and hierarchy to establish order, streamline tasks, express identity and momentarily escape from duties. He finds that missionary folklore surpasses occupational folklore in its even deeper commitment to group unity and purpose.

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Peterson was born in Mesa, Arizona and attended Brigham Young University. His experiences as a proselytizing missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bucharest, Romania led to his interest in this project. From the description of Called to serve (but not to get paid) : comparing Mormon missionary folklore to occupational folklore, 2005. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367525276 ...