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Performing Democracy: International Perspectives on Urban Community-Based Performance (Theater: Theory/Text/Performance)
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Description for Performing Democracy: International Perspectives on Urban Community-Based Performance (Theater: Theory/Text/Performance)
Paperback. International perspectives on a form of activist, participatory theater with marginalized groups in cities around the world Editor(s): Haedicke, Susan C.; Nellhaus, Tobin. Series: Theater: Theory/Text/Performance. Num Pages: 360 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: AN; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 475.
Performing Democracy explores aspects of a developing form of performance that works to change social conditions for marginalized groups or to preserve the traditions and cohesion of the community. The book combines critical analysis with field reports on specific projects and productions to explore the issues that confront community-based performance. The range of topics is impressive, and includes performances in North America, Australia, the Middle East, Bosnia, Taiwan, Korea, England, and the Netherlands. Many articles include production photos.
The book's first section focuses on how performance can contribute to the definition, creation, and preservation of community. Next, contributors address ... Read more
Performing Democracy explores aspects of a developing form of performance that works to change social conditions for marginalized groups or to preserve the traditions and cohesion of the community. The book combines critical analysis with field reports on specific projects and productions to explore the issues that confront community-based performance. The range of topics is impressive, and includes performances in North America, Australia, the Middle East, Bosnia, Taiwan, Korea, England, and the Netherlands. Many articles include production photos.
The book's first section focuses on how performance can contribute to the definition, creation, and preservation of community. Next, contributors address ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
Series
Theater: Theory/Text/Performance
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, United States
ISBN
9780472067602
SKU
V9780472067602
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About
Susan Chandler Haedicke is Professor of English, George Washington University. Tobin Nellhaus is an independent scholar.
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