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Performance studies : an introduction

Title: Performance studies : an introduction / Richard Schechner, media editor Sara Brady.
Author: Schechner, Richard, 1934-
Publication: London ; New York : Routledge, 2013.

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Additional Authors

Brady, Sara.

Description

xii, 359 pages : illustrations; 29 cm

Summary

This book provides a lively and accessible overview of the full range of performance for undergraduates at all levels and beginning graduate students in performance studies, theatre, performing arts, and cultural studies. Among the topics discussed are the performing arts and popular entertainments, rituals, play and games, and the performances of everyday life. Supporting examples and ideas are drawn from the social sciences, performing arts, poststructuralism, ritual theory, ethology, philosophy, and aesthetics--Back cover.

Subject

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 332-345) and index.

Contents

What is performance studies? -- What is performance? -- Ritual -- Play -- Performativity -- Performing -- Performance processes -- Global and intercultural performances.

Call Number

*MGRZ 21-3551

ISBN

9780415502306
0415502306
9780415502313
0415502314

LCCN

2012019299

OCLC

758983054

Author

Schechner, Richard, 1934-

Title

Performance studies : an introduction / Richard Schechner, media editor Sara Brady.

Imprint

London ; New York : Routledge, 2013.

Edition

3rd ed.

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 332-345) and index.

Added Author

Brady, Sara.

Research Call Number

*MGRZ 21-3551

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