Performance Studies: An Introduction
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (614 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00BGC5V1Y |
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| Number of Pages | : | 205 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Richard Schechner's pioneering textbook 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.This third edition is accompanied by an all-new companion website curated by a dedicated media editor, with the following resources for instructors and students: Interactive glossary Multiple choice questionsPowerpoint Slides. Performance Studies is the definitive overview for undergraduates, with primary extracts, student activities, key biographies and over 200 images of global performance.. VideosWebsite links for further study Tutorials on specific skills within Performance StudiesSample Discussion QuestionsExercises and ActivitiesSample SyllabiThe book itself has also been revised,
With new media links, videos, and up-to-the-minute additions, the book continues to be a terrific resource for those of us leading our students to the deep well that constitutes the field.' - Jill Dolan, Annan Professor in English and Theatre, Princeton University'This new edition is Schechner brought right up to date. 'This ever improved 3rd edition of Performance Studies: An Introduction will facilitate Schechner’s masterful ability to bring newcomers into and through this complex, richly interdisciplinary material. It links broad ideas to specific contexts, particular thinkers, and precise examples from theatre and performance traditions.' - Rebecca Schneider, Brown University'This book
A scholar, theatre director, editor, and playwright he is University Professor of Performance Studies at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and Editor of TDR: The Journal ofPerformance Studies. She is author of Performance, Politics and the War on Terror (2012).. His books have been translat
Five Stars Jo Ann Dixon It is what I needed for the course I am taking. Five Stars Christine Acevedo It met my expectations thanks. Five Stars Amber Really interesting to read actually. Makes you think about life and stuff.