Theory/Theatre: An Introduction / Edition 3

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:	9781138902046
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/14/2016
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	258
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mark Fortier is a Professor in the School of English and Theatre Studies at the University of Guelph, Canada. He is co-editor of Adaptations of Shakespeare (Routledge 2000) and his research interests include Shakespeare, the intersections of law and literature, and looking at how theory interacts with theatre studies.

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

Praise for Previous Editions.

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

- CHOICE, R. Remshardt, University of Florida

 

'As an introduction to the question of theory for the student of theatre, it is excellent.'

 - Christopher McCullough, MLR

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