Theory/Theatre: An Introduction

by Mark Fortier

Overview

Theory/Theatre is a unique and highly engaging introduction to literary theory as it relates to theatre and performance. It is a brilliantly clear and readable examination of current theoretical approaches, from semiotics and poststructuralism, through cultural materialism, postcolonial studies and feminist theory.

In this, the third and fully revised edition of this now classic text, Mark Fortier particularly expands and updates the sections on:

• queer theory
• postmarxist theory
• technology and virtuality
• post-colonialism and race

Also including completely new writing on cognitive science, fast becoming a cornerstone of theatre and performance theory, this revised edition is an indispensable addition to every theatre student’s collection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317450405
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/14/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	258
File size:	963 KB

About the Author

Mark Fortier

Table of Contents

1. Theatre, life and language: semiotics, phenomenology and deconstruction

2. Subjectivity and theatre: psychoanalytic, gender and reader-response theory

3. World and theatre: materialist, postmodern and post-colonial theory

Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

"Fortier’s book is still extremely useful—authoritative, comprehensive, and evenhanded."

- CHOICE, R. Remshardt, University of Florida

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