Quirijn Lennert Va Louise Ejgod Hansen Joshua Edelman
As any devoted theatergoer will attest, watching a performance is a unique experience, as the social setting, rules, and standards of theater often combine to create a feeling of liberation from the everyday world. This book explores the phenomenon of theater as simultaneously distinct from and yet connected to society as a whole. Combining theoretical reflections with materials from European case studies, the authors offer intriguing new methods for the sociological study of theater while contributing equally to theater and performance studies.
As any devoted theatergoer will attest, watching a performance is a unique experience, as the social setting, rules, and standards of theater often co...
