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The Methuen Drama Handbook of Theatre History and Historiography

The Methuen Drama Handbook of Theatre History and Historiography

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The Methuen Drama Handbook of Theatre History and Historiography provides an authoritative guide to contemporary debates and practices in theatre history research, expanding the object of study to include engagement with theatre and performance practices and the development of theatre histories around the world. It features 16 specially commissioned essays by established and emerging scholars from international contexts, drawing on academic contexts beyond the Western world to expand knowledge of the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Methuen Drama Handbook of Theatre History and Historiography is a comprehensive guide to contemporary debates and practices in the field. It delves into current key themes and methods in theatre history research, broadening the scope of study to encompass engagement with theatre and performance practices and the development of theatre histories across different regions.

The handbook is comprised of 16 specially commissioned essays by established and emerging scholars from diverse international contexts. These scholars draw on their understanding and experience of their local theatre history landscape to discuss individual case studies. The essays not only highlight significant ongoing work in the field but also extend the academic discourse beyond the Western academy, shedding light on exciting directions that such an approach opens up.

The handbook is preceded by an introduction that traces the development of theatre history and evolving historiographical approaches. It explores current issues related to theatre and performance history research and provides up-to-date and robust introductions to the methods and historiographic questions being pursued by scholars in the field.

In addition to the essays, the handbook includes a comprehensive list of resources and an annotated bibliography of key texts, making it an indispensable scholarly resource for anyone engaged in theatre and performance history and historiography.

Overall, The Methuen Drama Handbook of Theatre History and Historiography is a valuable tool for scholars, students, and practitioners interested in advancing their understanding of the past and present of theatre and performance.

Weight: 56g
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350336216

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