{"title":"Michael Finneran","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Finneran’s works offer insightful analysis and thoughtful exploration of dramatic literature and critical theory. With a focus on education and reference, his books provide readers with clear frameworks to understand complex themes within drama, making them invaluable resources for students and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect detailed examinations that balance academic rigour with accessible language, encouraging a deeper appreciation of theatrical texts and their cultural significance. Finneran's approach invites readers to engage critically with drama, enriching their study and enjoyment of this vibrant art form.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"critical-themes-in-drama-by-kelly-freebody-9780367723552","title":"Critical Themes in Drama","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCritical Themes in Drama\u003c\/em\u003e is concerned with the relationship between drama and the current socio-political context. It builds on and contributes to ongoing scholarly conversations regarding the use, benefit, challenges and opportunities for drama and theatre as a social, cultural, educational and political act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe intention of this book is to canvas current theory and practice in drama, to provide an extended examination of how drama as a pro-social practice intersects with socio-cultural institutions, to link critical discourse and examine ways drama may contribute to a broader social justice agenda. Authors draw on a variety of theoretical tools from the fields of sociology, anthropology and cultural studies. This combines with an exploration of work from drama practitioners across a variety of countries and practices to provide a map of how the field is shaped and how we might understand drama praxis as a social, cultural and political force for change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers drama scholars, practitioners, researchers and teachers a critical exploration which is both hopeful and critical; acknowledging the complexities and potential pitfalls, while celebrating the opportunities for drama as a practice for social action and positive change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605514076396,"sku":"9780367723552","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367723552-critical-themes-in-drama.jpg?v=1778131332"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-finneran.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}