Theatre histories an introduction 1st edition

Intro Theatre Histories by Bruce A. About this product. Stock photo. New other : Lowest price The lowest-priced item in unused and unworn condition with absolutely no signs of wear. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one.

Text will be unmarked and pages crisp. Satisfaction is guaranteed with every order. Buy It Now. Add to cart. Sold by zuber About this product Product Information 'A work that more than any other currently available suggests the range and richness of theatre and performance history study today.

Completely revised and renewed in colour, enhancements and new material include: a full-colour text design with added timelines to each opening section a wealth of new colour illustrations to help convey the vitality of performances described new case studies on African, Asian and Western subjects a new chapter on modernism, and updated and expanded chapters and part introductions fuller definitions of terms and concepts throughout in a new glossary a re-designed support website offering links to new audio-visual resources, expanded bibliographies, approaches to teaching theatre and performance history, discussion questions relating to case studies and an online glossary.

Bruce A. Mcconachie, Phillip B. This book will significantly change theatre education. It will revolutionize theatre history pedagogy. Westlake, University of Michigan, 'This compelling narrative demonstrates how performance is woven into the bedrock of human history The global reach What emerges is a sense of cultural independence that belies any notions of social Darwinism.

The authors resist any positivistic readings of theatre history, instead equipping the reader with a range of critical tools. Each chapter is accompanied by case studies and different interpretive responses. Such variety introduces the student to the basics of critical theory and refuses to allow the reader easy answers. Oral, Ritual, and Shamanic Performance 2.

Theatre and the State, 5. 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 accessibility for students and instructors.

Further new features and key updates to this third edition include:. He writes mainly on the relationship between theatre and communication practices, and on critical realism in theatre historiography. He has published widely in American theatre history, theatre historiography, and performance and cognitive studies, and is a former President of the American Society for Theatre Research.

She is a scholar, translator, playwright, and director focusing on Japanese and cross-cultural theatre. The new third edition further excels in all of these areas as well as being tied to an excellent online supplement. The major restructuring of the chapters, case studies, and theoretical frames give the text laser clarity and make it easier to integrate into the curriculum. The diverse range of case studies makes this text deeply engaging. The authors of this volume present us yet again with a brilliant and provocative examination of the study of theatre history with its ambitious range and innovative critique of the historical narrative.

Through Theatre Histories , the third edition, McConachie, Nellhaus, Sorgenfrei, and Underiner strike that rare balance, simultaneously teaching the historical meta-narrative while interrogating and subverting the concept of metanarratives.

The book provides a dynamic platform for students and instructors alike to engage thoughtfully with the history of the theatre. Convert currency. Add to Basket. Book Description Condition: New. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Book is in NEW condition. Seller Inventory More information about this seller Contact this seller. Book Description Condition: Brand New. US edition. Excellent Customer Service. Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG.

Book Description Paperback. Language: English. Brand new Book. Further new features and key updates to this third edition include:A dedicated chapter on historiographyNew, up to date, case studiesEnhanced and reworked historical, cultural and political timelines, helping students to place each chapter within the historical context of the sectionPronunciation guidance, both in the text and as an online audio guide, to aid the reader in accessing and internalizing unfamiliar terminology A new and updated companion website with further insights, activities and resources to enable students to further their knowledge and understanding of the theatre.

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