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Highlights
- Act of violence or show of strength?
- About the Author: PAUL RAE is Assistant Professor on the Theatre Studies Programme at the National University of Singapore.
- 104 Pages
- Performing Arts, Acting & Auditioning
- Series Name: Theatre and
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About the Book
One of the first titles in this vibrant and eye-catching new series of short, sharp, shots for theatre students.Book Synopsis
Act of violence or show of strength? In a world of spectacular suffering and power plays - large and small - what is theatre's role in protecting human dignity?With its impassioned plays, inspired activism and outspoken artists, the theatre has long provided a venue for promoting and practising human rights; but is this always to the good? Today the relationship between theatre and human rights is not only vital, but complex and contested. Drawing on an international range of examples, this short, sharp and timely book outlines the key features of the debate and offers a critical take on where it should go next. Foreword by Rabih Mrove.
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Act of violence or show of strength? In a world of spectacular suffering and power plays - large and small - what is theatre's role in protecting human dignity?
With its impassioned plays, inspired activism and outspoken artists, the theatre has long provided a venue for promoting and practising human rights; but is this always to the good? Today the relationship between theatre and human rights is not only vital, but complex and contested. Drawing on an international range of examples, this short, sharp and timely book outlines the key features of the debate and offers a critical take on where it should go next.
Foreword by Rabih Mrove
Review Quotes
Fluent, provocative and well paced, it will make an excellent addition to the series' - James Thompson, Professor of Applied and Social Theatre, University of Manchester, UK
'With an intense display of knowledge and expertise, Paul Rae weaves a delicately precise web, connecting the dots between the theatre and human rights, and creates a tapestry of learning that begins with Antigone and extends all the way to contemporary events.' -Rabih Mroue"
"Fluent, provocative and well paced, it will make an excellent addition to the series" -- James Thompson, Professor of Applied and Social Theatre, University of Manchester
About the Author
PAUL RAE is Assistant Professor on the Theatre Studies Programme at the National University of Singapore.
PAUL RAE is Assistant Professor on the Theatre Studies Programme at the National University of Singapore.
Dimensions (Overall): 6.8 Inches (H) x 4.3 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .15 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 104
Genre: Performing Arts
Sub-Genre: Acting & Auditioning
Series Title: Theatre and
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback
Author: Paul Rae
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 2009
TCIN: 90816423
UPC: 9780230205246
Item Number (DPCI): 247-47-0663
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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