What is the author's style in The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales by Bruno Bettelheim?

The perspective used in "The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales" by Bruno Bettelheim is purely academic. Bettelheim examines the history and longevity of various fairy tales, myths and fables, their meaning and appeal to both parents and children. There are significant differences between cultures when it comes to fairy tales, myths and fables; however the context of the stories shows the similarity. Bettelheim shows that the child's perception varies depending on the level of reality contained in the story.