The Performance Studies Reader - Softcover

 
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Synopsis

The Performance Studies Reader is a lively and much-needed anthology of critical writings on the burgeoning discipline of performance studies. It provides an overview of the full range of performance theory for undergraduates at all levels, and beginning graduate students in performance studies, theatre, performing arts and cultural studies. The collection is designed as a companion to Richard Schechner's popular Performance Studies: an Introduction (Routledge, 2002), but is also ideal as a stand-alone text.
Henry Bial collects together key critical pieces from the field, referred to as 'suggested readings' in Performance Studies: an Introduction. He also broadens the discussion with additional selections. The structure and themes of the Reader closely follow those of Schechner's companion textbook. The articles in each section focus particularly on three primary areas in performance studies, theatre, anthropology and sociology/cultural studies.

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"'A collection of this type has been needed for a long time.' -." -"Sally Harrison-Pepper, Miami University "'Clearly an important collection of essays that will provide an excellent resource.' -." -Nick Kaye, University of Manchester

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ISBN 10:  0415302404 ISBN 13:  9780415302401
Publisher: Routledge, 2003
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