World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre: The Americas (World Encyclopedia Of Contemporary Theatre Ser.)

Synopsis

This new in paperback edition of World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre covers the Americas, from Canada to Argentina, including the United States. Entries on twenty six countries are preceded by specialist introductions on Theatre in Post-Colonial Latin America, Theatres of North America, Puppet Theatre, Theatre for Young Audiences, Music Theatre and Dance Theatre.The essays follow the series format, allowing for cross-referring across subjects, both within the volume and between volumes.Each country entry is written by specialists in the particular country and the volume has its own teams of regional editors, overseen by the main editorial team based at the University of York in Canada headed by Don Rubin.Each entry covers all aspects of theatre genres, practitioners, writers, critics and styles, with bibliographies, over 200 black & white photographs and a substantial index. This Encyclopedia is indispensable for anyone interested in the cultures of the Americas or in modern theatre. It is also an invaluable reference tool for students and scholars of a wide range of disciplines including history, performance studies, anthropology and cultural studies.

Copyright:

2000

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

640 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781136359286

Related ISBNs:

9781315011165, 9780415227452, 9781138179417

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

10/25/23

Copyrighted By:

The World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre Corporation

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Drama, Plays and Theater

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Don Rubin

Edited by:

Carlos Solorzano