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World Theatre

The Basics
Series: The Basics
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World Theatre: The Basics offers a comprehensive introduction to non-Western theatrical traditions across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, the Caribbean, and the non-English-speaking Americas. Through diverse case studies, it explores the history, contemporary practice, and critical issues in global and postcolonial performance.
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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

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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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138838055

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 210

About the Author

E. J. Westlake is Associate Professor in the Department of Theatre and Drama and Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Michigan. She is a faculty affiliate of the Center for World Performance Studies and is affiliated with the program in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Romance Languages.

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