{"product_id":"the-cambridge-introduction-to-theatre-studies-hardback-9780521856225","title":"The Cambridge Introduction to Theatre Studies (Hardback) 9780521856225","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Cambridge Introduction to Theatre Studies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis volume introduces the key elements and approaches in the study of theatre and performance, covering drama, music theatre and dance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eChristopher B. Balme (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521856225, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 18 September 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e248 pages, 10 b\/w illus.  2 tables\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 15.6 x 1.8 cm, 0.51 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eProviding thorough coverage of the methods and tools required in studying historical and contemporary theatre, this Introduction examines the complexities of a rapidly changing and dynamic discipline. Following a cross-cultural perspective, the book surveys the ways theatre and performance are studied by looking initially at key elements such as performers, spectators and space. The central focus is on methodology, which is divided into sections covering theatre theory, historiography and textual and performance analysis. The book covers all the main theatrical genres - drama, opera and dance - providing students with a comparative, integrated perspective. Designed to guide students through the academic dimension of the discipline, the volume emphasizes questions of methodology, research techniques and approaches, and will therefore be relevant for a wide variety of theatre studies courses. Informative textboxes provide background on key topics, and suggestions for further reading are included at the end of each chapter.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: theatre and theatre studies\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Elements of Theatre: 1. Performers and actors\u003cbr\u003e 2. Spectators and audiences\u003cbr\u003e 3. Spaces and places\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Subjects and Methods: 4. Theories of theatre 1: Historical paradigms\u003cbr\u003e 5 Theories of theatre 2: Systematic and critical approaches\u003cbr\u003e 6. Theatre historiography\u003cbr\u003e 7. Text and performance\u003cbr\u003e 8. Performance analysis\u003cbr\u003e 9. Music theatre\u003cbr\u003e 10. Dance theatre\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Theatre Studies between Disciplines: 11. Applied theatre\u003cbr\u003e 12. Theatre and media.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Literature \u0026amp; literary studies [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Literature \u0026amp; literary studies\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Literature%20\u0026amp;%20literary%20studies%20%5BD%5D%22\"\u003eD\u003c\/a\u003e], Theatre studies [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Theatre studies\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Theatre%20studies%20%5BAN%5D%22\"\u003eAN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265260933400,"sku":"9780521856225","price":69.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521856225i.jpg?v=1692021073","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-cambridge-introduction-to-theatre-studies-hardback-9780521856225","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}