Schechner, Richard

Performance Studies: An Introduction

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ISBN 13:
9781138284562
author:
Schechner, Richard
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Routledge
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
382
Dimensions:
27.6 x 21.9 centimetres (0.10 kg
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Drama, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£52.46

Description

Performance Studies: An Introduction by Richard Schechner is a comprehensive overview of performance across various disciplines. This fourth edition has been revised with new chapters and updated coverage, making it an ideal resource for undergraduates and beginning graduate students.

The book explores the full range of performance, including the performing arts, popular entertainments, rituals, play and games, social media, and everyday life. It draws on a broad range of subjects, from social sciences to poststructuralism and aesthetics, providing in-depth analysis and supporting examples.

Complemented by a fully updated companion website, this edition offers interactive resources, teaching tools, and research links for students and scholars alike.

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