Schechner, Richard

Teaching Performance Studies (Theater in the Americas)

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ISBN 13:: 9780809324668
author:: Schechner, Richard
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Southern Illinois University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2002
Pages:: 312
Genre:: Acting techniques
Condition:: New
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Edited by Nathan Stucky and Cynthia Wimmer, Teaching Performance Studies is a comprehensive collection of essays that explores performance studies theory, practice, and pedagogy. This cross-disciplinary approach reflects the emergent nature of the field, which examines human performance in various contexts, from everyday conversation to formal theatre and cultural ritual. The book brings together eighteen essays by leading scholars and educators, offering a new vision for performance studies as a deliberate exchange between academic research and practical application. By exploring the intersection of theory and practice, Teaching Performance Studies provides valuable insights into the complexities of human performance and its significance in various fields. This collection is an important resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles and practices of performance studies, and its diverse range of perspectives makes it a valuable contribution to academic and educational discourse.

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