This revolutionary introductory performance studies coursebook brings together classic texts in critical theory and shows how these texts can be used in the analysis of performance. The editors put their texts to work in examining such key topics as: * decoding the sign * the politics of performance * the politics of gender and sexual identity * performing ethnicity * the performing body * the space of performance * audience and spectatorship * the borders of performance. Each reading is clearly introduced; making often complex critical texts accessible at an introductory level and immediately applicavble to the field of performance. The ideas explored within these readings are further clarified through innovative; carefully tested exercises and activities.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. OutstandingBy CamberThis book is one the best overviews of structural and stress analysis that I know of. Though the book is only claimed to be a comprehensive introduction; the scope is actually quite extensive; with some fairly advanced topics included; and with many topics discussed in considerable depth - its not an accident that the book is over 600 pages. That said; there are indeed few significant topics which arent included; such as dynamics and fatigue; and hopefully a future edition will add those.Beyond the extensive scope; other strengths of the book include clear discussions; ample and excellent figures and photos; valuable insights into considerations related to good design; and plenty of example problems and descriptions of real structures to illustrate the concepts.Very highly recommended!