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A Student's Guide

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"Theory for Performance Studies" was published by Taylor & Francis in 2008, the book is rated 3/5 in google books from 3 ratings, the book is classified in Performing Arts genre, it has 177 pages and the language of the book is English.


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  • Title: Theory for Performance Studies
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  • Language: English
  • Google Books Rating: 3/5 from 3 Ratings.
  • Number of Pages: 177
  • Is Family Friendly: Yes - No Mature Content
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
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  • Genres: Performing Arts

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Brisk, thoughtful, and engaging, this is an essential first volume for anyone at work in theatre and performance studies today. Adapted from Theory for Religious Studies, by William E. Deal and Timothy K. Beal.

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Theory for Performance Studies: A Student's Guideis a clear and concise handbook to the key connections between performance studies and critical theory since the 1960s. Philip Auslander looks at the way the concept of performance has been engaged across a number of disciplines. Beginning with four foundational figures – Freud, Marz, Nietzsche and Saussure – Auslander goes on to provide guided introductions to the major theoretical thinkers of the past century, from Althusser to Zizek. Each entry offers biographical, theoretical, and bibliographical information along with a discussion of each figure's relevance to theatre and performance studies and suggestions for future research. Brisk, thoughtful, and engaging, this is an essential first volume for anyone at work in theatre and performance studies today. Adapted from Theory for Religious Studies, by William E. Deal and Timothy K. Beal.

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