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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Subtitles:Companion to the anthropology of performance
Contributors: Griffith, Lauren Miller (Editor) ; Syring, David 1967- (Editor)
Format: Electronic/Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York, NY London Routledge 2024
In:Year: 2024
Further subjects:B Rites and ceremonies
B Ritual
B Performing arts Social aspects
Online Access: Volltext (doi)
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: Routledge companion to the anthropology of performance. - New York, NY : Routledge, 2023. - 9781003343875
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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"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:103238185X
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.4324/b23216