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The Cambridge introduction to theatre studies / Christopher B. Balme.

Balme, Christopher B.
2008
PN2037 .B25 2008
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Title
The Cambridge introduction to theatre studies / Christopher B. Balme.
Author
Balme, Christopher B.
ISBN
9780521672238 (pbk.)
0521672236 (pbk.)
9780521856225
0521856221
Published
Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Language
English
Description
xiii, 231 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Call Number
PN2037 .B25 2008
Dewey Decimal Classification
792
Summary
"Providing through coverage of the methods and tools required in studying historical and contemporary theatre, this introduction examines the complexities of a rapidly changing and dynamic discipline. It covers all main theatrical genres - drama, opera and dance - providing a comparative and integrated perspective; emphasizes questions of methodology, research techniques, and approaches; is relevant for a wide variety of theatre studies courses; and includes informative textboxes on key topics, and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter."--BOOK JACKET.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series
Cambridge introductions to literature.
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Contributor biographical information
Publisher description
Table of contents only
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Performers and actors
Spectators and audiences
Spaces and places
Theories of theatre 1: historical paradigms
Theories of theatre 2: systematic and critical approaches
Theater historiography
Text and performance
Performance analysis
Music theatre
Dance theatre
Applied theatre
Theatre and media.

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