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Performance Studies: The Basics
Performance Studies: The Basics
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Performance Studies: The Basics provides an overview of the interdisciplinary field of performance studies, defining it as the intersection of academic scholarship and artistic and activist practices. It discusses performance as a means of communicating and understanding the world, highlighting its intersections with critical theory and arguing for its importance in the study of human behavior and social practices.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Performance Studies: The Basics provides a comprehensive exploration of the diverse and often interconnected definitions of performance, encompassing a wide range of phenomena such as performance art, performance as everyday life, rituals, and the performative aspects of identity, including gender, race, and sexuality. This book serves as a defining guide to the interdisciplinary field of performance studies, which has emerged over the past four decades at the crossroads of academic scholarship and artistic and activist practices. It delves into the significance of performance as a powerful means of communication and understanding the world, emphasizing its intersections with critical theory and advocating for its importance in the study of human behavior and social practices.
Comprehensive in its scope, the book offers a rich tapestry of insights and perspectives. It includes a comprehensive glossary and bibliography, providing valuable resources for students and scholars alike. Additionally, it provides suggestions for further reading, making it an invaluable resource for those embarking on the study of performance studies as well as for general readers with an interest in the subject.
In conclusion, Performance Studies: The Basics is a seminal work that offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field of performance studies. It provides a valuable framework for understanding the diverse and complex aspects of performance, and its interdisciplinary approach ensures that it appeals to a wide range of readers. Whether you are a student, scholar, or simply curious about the world of performance, this book is an essential read.
Weight: 192g
Dimension: 126 x 197 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367251758
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