The Routledge companion to theatre, performance, and cognitive science /

The Routledge Companion to Theatre, Performance, and Cognitive Science integrates key findings from the cognitive sciences (cognitive psychology, neuroscience, evolutionary studies and relevant social sciences) with insights from theater and performance studies. This rapidly expanding interdisciplin...

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Other Authors: McConachie, Bruce A. (Editor), Kemp, Rick, 1958- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, [2019]
Series:Routledge theatre and performance companions.
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Summary:The Routledge Companion to Theatre, Performance, and Cognitive Science integrates key findings from the cognitive sciences (cognitive psychology, neuroscience, evolutionary studies and relevant social sciences) with insights from theater and performance studies. This rapidly expanding interdisciplinary field dynamically advances critical and theoretical knowledge, as well as driving innovation in practice. The anthology includes thirty specially-commissioned chapters, many written by authors who have been at the cutting-edge of research and practice in the field over the last fifteen years. A wide-ranging and authoritative guide, The Routledge Companion to Theatre, Performance, and Cognitive Science is an accessible tool for not only students, but practitioners and researchers in the arts and sciences as well.
Physical Description:xxi, 363 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781138048898
1138048895