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An introduction to feminism and theatre
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Title
An introduction to feminism and theatre / Elaine Aston.
ISBN
0203393295
0203396111
9780203393291
9780203396117
0415087686
0415087694
Published
London ; New York : Routledge, 1995.
Physical Description
1 online resource (ix, 166 pages)
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Summary
At last an accessible and intelligent introduction to the energising and challenging relationship between feminism and theatre. In this clear and enlightening book, Aston discusses wide-ranging theoretical topics and provides case studies including: * Feminism and theatre history * `M/Othering the self': French feminist theory and theatre * Black women: shaping feminist theatre * Performing gender: a materialist practice * Colonial landscapes Feminist thought is changing the way theatre is taught and practised. An Introduction to Feminism and Theatre is compulsory reading for anyone who requires a precise, insightful and up-to-date guide to this dynamic field of study.
Variant and related titles
Taylor & Francis. EBA 2024-2025.
Other formats
Print version: Aston, Elaine. Introduction to feminism and theatre. London ; New York : Routledge, 1995
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
October 04, 2024
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-162) and index.
Contents
Chapter 1 BACKGROUND: Feminism and theatre studies
part Part I FEMINIST APPROACHES TO THEATRE
chapter 2 FINDING A TRADITION
chapter 3 FEMINIST THEORIES OF REPRESENTATION
chapter 4 M/OTHERING THE SELF
chapter 5 STAGING FEMINISM(S)
chapter 6 BLACK WOMEN: Shaping feminist theatre
chapter 7 PERFORMING GENDER: A materialist practice
part Part II CASE STUDIES
chapter 8 THE 'PRISONHOUSE OF CRITICISM'
chapter 9 'BODILY HARM'
chapter 10 COLONIAL LANDSCAPES
chapter 11 PERFORMING ROMANTIC CRITICISM.
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