Finneran Michael - Critical Themes In Drama Social Cultural And Political Analysis - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: 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.
Title: Critical Themes In Drama Social Cultural And Political Analysis
Author(s): Finneran Michael
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780367723590
Pages: 248 Pages
Publication Date: 3/26/2021
Series: Learning Through Theatre
Category: Creative Therapy (Eg Art, Music, Drama)