Critical themes in drama :
social, cultural and political analysis /
Kelly Freebody and Michael Finneran.
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| Summary: | "Critical Themes in Drama is concerned with the relationship between drama and the current socio-political context. It builds on and contributes to ongoing scholarly conversations regarding the use, benefit, challenges and opportunities for drama and theatre as a social, cultural, educational and political act. The intention of this book is to canvas current theory and practice in drama, to provide an extended examination of how drama as a pro-social practice intersects with socio-cultural institutions, to link critical discourse and examine ways drama may contribute to a broader social justice agenda. Authors draw on a variety of theoretical tools from the fields of sociology, anthropology and cultural studies. This combines with an exploration of work from drama practitioners across a variety of countries and practices to provide a map of how the field is shaped and how we might understand drama praxis as a social, cultural and political force for change. This book offers drama scholars, practitioners, researchers and teachers a critical exploration which is both hopeful and critical; acknowledging the complexities and potential pitfalls, while celebrating the opportunities for drama as a practice for social action and positive change." -- |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,
2021.
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| Series: | Learning through theatre : dramatic opportunities, engagements and challenges
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| Notes: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-230) and index. Physical description: ix, 238 pages ; 24 cm. more |
| ISBN: | 9780367723552 0367723557 9780367723590 036772359X |
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