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The book explores the multifaceted use of the term "perform" within contemporary academic discourse, particularly in the fields of performance and theater studies. It delves into the historical evolution of theater studies and the varying disciplinary interpretations that have shaped current practices. By situating performance theory within this context, the work aims to illuminate the complexities and implications of performance studies for students, artists, and scholars alike.
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Professing Performance, Shannon Jackson
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Professing Performance
- Subtitle
- Theatre in the Academy from Philology to Performativity
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Shannon Jackson
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 268
- ISBN13
- 9780521651899
- Rating
- 3.75 out of 5
- Description
- The book explores the multifaceted use of the term "perform" within contemporary academic discourse, particularly in the fields of performance and theater studies. It delves into the historical evolution of theater studies and the varying disciplinary interpretations that have shaped current practices. By situating performance theory within this context, the work aims to illuminate the complexities and implications of performance studies for students, artists, and scholars alike.