'The publication of Performance Studies: An Introduction was a defining moment for the field. In this completely updated second edition, Schechner opens with a discussion of important developments in the discipline and closes with a chapter on "Global and Intercultural Performances" which is completely rewritten in the light of the post-September 11th world. Fully revised, with new examples, biographies, source material and photographs, this landmark textbook provides a lively and accessible overview of the full range of performance for undergraduates at all levels and beginning graduate students in performance studies, theatre, performing arts, and cultural studies. Among the topics discussed are the performing arts and popular entertainments, rituals, play and games, and the performances of everyday life. Supporting examples and ideas are drawn from the social sciences, performing arts, poststructuralism, ritual theory, ethology, philosophy, and aesthetics.' - from the back cover

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Onsite

Location code
REF.SCR3
Language

English

Publication/Creation date

2006

Edition

Second Edition

No of pages

351

ISBN / ISSN

9780415372466

No of copies

1

Content type

monograph

Chapter headings

What Is Performance Studies?

What Is Performance?

Ritual

Play

Performativity

Performing

Performance Processes

Global and Intercultural Performances

Performance Studies: An Introduction
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Performance Studies: An Introduction