Comprehensive exploration of performance as a theatrical and societal phenomenon for interdisciplinary understanding
Expanded coverage of racial, ethnic, age, and disability performances to reflect contemporary issues
Updated bibliography and glossary for enhanced research and reference value
Relevance to identity politics and cultural performance in the 21st century for current academic discourse
Classic text trusted by students and scholars in performance studies, theater history, and arts
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Since its original publication in 1996, Marvin Carlson's Performance: A Critical Introduction has remained the definitive guide to understanding performance as a theatrical activity. It is an unparalleled exploration of the myriad ways in which performance has been interpreted, its importance to disciplines from anthropology to linguistic
