The problem of theatrical autonomy : analysing theatre as a social practice /

This book explores the phenomenon of theatre as simultaneously distinct from and yet connected to society as a whole. Combining theoretical reflections with materials from European case studies, the authors offer intriguing new methods for the sociological study of theatre while contributing equally...

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Main Authors: Edelman, Joshua, 1978- (Author), Ejgod Hansen, Louise (Author), Hoogen, Quirijn van den (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : Amsterdam University Press, [2017]
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Summary:This book explores the phenomenon of theatre as simultaneously distinct from and yet connected to society as a whole. Combining theoretical reflections with materials from European case studies, the authors offer intriguing new methods for the sociological study of theatre while contributing equally to theatre and performance studies.
Physical Description:224 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789462980792
9462980799