The Routledge Companion to the Anthropology of Performance

"The Routledge Companion to the Anthropology of Performance provides a cutting edge, comprehensive overview of the foundations, epistemologies, methodologies, key topics and current debates, and future directions in the field. It brings together work from the disciplines of anthropology and per...

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Main Author: Miller, Lauren (Author)
Contributors: Syring, David (Contributor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Milton Taylor & Francis Group 2023
In:Year: 2023
Edition:1st ed.
Series/Journal:Routledge Companions Series
Further subjects:B Rites and ceremonies
B Ritual
B Performing arts Social aspects
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: 9781032381862
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Summary:"The Routledge Companion to the Anthropology of Performance provides a cutting edge, comprehensive overview of the foundations, epistemologies, methodologies, key topics and current debates, and future directions in the field. It brings together work from the disciplines of anthropology and performance studies, as well as adjacent fields. Across 31 chapters, a diverse range of international scholars cover topics including: - Faith - Ritual - Theatre - Storytelling - Music - Dance -Textiles -Land Acknowledgements -Indigenous Identity - Visual Arts - Embodiment - Cognition - Healing - Festivals - Politics - Activism - The Law - Race & Ethnicity - Gender & Sexuality - Class - Religion & Spirituality - Disability - Leisure, Gaming, & Sport In addition, the included appendix offers Tools, Exercises, and Activities designed by contributors as useful suggestions to readers, both within and beyond academic contexts, to take the insights of performance anthropology into their work. This is a valuable reference for scholars and upper-level students in anthropology, performance studies, and related disciplines, including religious studies, art, philosophy, history, political science, gender studies, and education"--
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ISBN:1000907910