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Performance in a Time of Terror
Critical Mimesis and the Age of Uncertainty
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Focusing on the intersection of performance and conflict, this book explores how acts of performance have influenced the narrative and experience of wars on terror. It examines performance as a dual force—both a means of violence and a method of resistance—highlighting its role in shaping societal responses and perceptions during times of crisis. Through this lens, the work provides a nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding performance in the context of contemporary and historical terrorism.
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Performance in a Time of Terror, Jenny Hughes
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- 2011
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- Title
- Performance in a Time of Terror
- Subtitle
- Critical Mimesis and the Age of Uncertainty
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jenny Hughes
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9780719085291
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Focusing on the intersection of performance and conflict, this book explores how acts of performance have influenced the narrative and experience of wars on terror. It examines performance as a dual force—both a means of violence and a method of resistance—highlighting its role in shaping societal responses and perceptions during times of crisis. Through this lens, the work provides a nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding performance in the context of contemporary and historical terrorism.