The Problem of Theatrical Autonomy

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The Problem of Theatrical Autonomy is written by Joshua Edelman and published by Taylor & Francis. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1040788734 (ISBN 10) and 9781040788738 (ISBN 13).

As any devoted theatregoer will attest, watching a performance is a unique experience, as the social setting, rules, and standards of theatre often combine to create a feeling of liberation from the everyday world. This book explores the phenomenon of theatre 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 theatre while contributing equally to theatre and performance studies.