World Theatre: The Basics - The Basics

Westlake, E. J.

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Publisher's Synopsis

World Theatre: The Basics presents a well-rounded introduction to non-Western theatre, exploring the history and current practice of theatrical traditions in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, the Caribbean, and the non-English-speaking cultures of the Americas. Featuring a selection of case studies and examples from each region, it helps the reader to understand the key issues surrounding world theatre scholarship and global, postcolonial, and transnational performance practices.

An essential read for anyone seeking to learn more about world theatre, World Theatre: The Basics provides a clear, accessible roadmap for approaching non-Western theatre.

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Book information

ISBN:	9781138838055
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	02 Feb 2017
DEWEY:	792.09
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	210
Weight:	242g
Height:	198mm
Width:	131mm
Spine width:	12mm