An Introduction to Feminism and Theatre - Softcover

Aston, Elaine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415087694 ISBN 13: 9780415087698

Publisher: Routledge, 1994

Synopsis

At last an accessible and intelligent introduction to the energising and challenging relationship between feminism and theatre.
In this clear and enlightening book, Aston discusses wide-ranging theoretical topics and provides case studies including:
* Feminism and theatre history
* `M/Othering the self': French feminist theory and theatre
* Black women: shaping feminist theatre
* Performing gender: a materialist practice
* Colonial landscapes
Feminist thought is changing the way theatre is taught and practised. An Introduction to Feminism and Theatre is compulsory reading for anyone who requires a precise, insightful and up-to-date guide to this dynamic field of study.

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Review:

"Gives newcomers to the field access especially to some very tough theoretical material in a way that I think is a real service ... I applaud the measured lucidity of Aston's prose." -Ellen Donkin "Comprehensive, literate, sensitive to all sorts of quite touchy issues in feminist politics, and will be a good starting point for any student in the field." -J. S. Bratton, University of London

Synopsis:

This book offers an accessible introduction to the relationship between feminism and theatre. Aston discusses wide-ranging theoretical topics and provides case studies on: feminism and theatre history; French feminist theory and theatre; black women - shaping feminist theatre; performing gender - a materialist practice; and colonial landscapes. Feminist thought is changing the way theatre is taught and practised. This book is intended for anyone who needs a precise and insightful guide to this field.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0415087694
• ISBN 13: 9780415087698
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176