AN INTRODUCTION TO FEMINISM AND THEATRE by Elaine Aston ( 9780415087698 )

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Title:

AN INTRODUCTION TO FEMINISM AND THEATRE

By:

Elaine Aston

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0415087694

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9780415087698

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Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

15 December, 1994

Pages:

176

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An introduction to the relationship between feminism and theatre, discussing theoretical topics and providing case studies on: feminism and theatre history; French feminist theory and theatre; black women; performing gender; and colonial landscapes.

Synopsis:

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.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO FEMINISM AND THEATRE