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Theatre Histories: An Introduction
Bruce Mcconachie
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Description for Theatre Histories: An Introduction
Paperback. Editor(s): Nellhaus, Tobin. Num Pages: 704 pages, 173 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
This thoroughly revised and updated third edition of the innovative and widely acclaimed Theatre Histories: An Introduction offers a critical overview of global theatre and drama, spanning a broad wealth of world cultures and periods. Bringing together a group of scholars from a diverse range of backgrounds to add fresh perspectives on the history of global theatre, the book illustrates historiographical theories with case studies demonstrating various methods and interpretive approaches. Subtly restructured sections place the chapters within new thematic contexts to offer a clear overview of each period, while a revised chapter structure offers ... Read more
This thoroughly revised and updated third edition of the innovative and widely acclaimed Theatre Histories: An Introduction offers a critical overview of global theatre and drama, spanning a broad wealth of world cultures and periods. Bringing together a group of scholars from a diverse range of backgrounds to add fresh perspectives on the history of global theatre, the book illustrates historiographical theories with case studies demonstrating various methods and interpretive approaches. Subtly restructured sections place the chapters within new thematic contexts to offer a clear overview of each period, while a revised chapter structure offers ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
704
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
1376g
Number of Pages
632
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415837965
SKU
V9780415837965
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About Bruce Mcconachie
Tobin Nellhaus is an independent scholar and former Librarian for Performing Arts, Media and Philosophy at Yale University. He writes mainly on the relationship between theatre and communication practices, and on critical realism in theatre historiography. Bruce McConachie is Chair of Theatre Arts at the University of Pittsburgh, where he also directs and performs. ... Read more
Reviews for Theatre Histories: An Introduction
When the first edition of Theatre Histories appeared in 2006 it set a new standard in the field for breadth of geographical coverage, for exploring the inter-relation of theatre with social and cultural history, and for its in-depth presentation of historical methodology. The new third edition further excels in all of these areas as well as being tied to an ... Read more