William W. Demastes Books

In this study, chaos theory and quantum mechanics are employed as the basis for a clearer understanding of the often confusing contemporary theatre world. Examining numerous antecedents to contemporary thought on chaos and the cultural roots of the notion of chaos, William Demastes links playwrights ranging from Shakespeare to Sam Shepard.

An engaging overview of one of the most dynamically entertaining and intellectually challenging British playwrights of the past fifty years.