Archaeologies of Presence is a brilliant exploration of how the performance of presence can be understood through the relationships between performance theory and archaeological thinking. Drawing together carefully commissioned contributions by leading international scholars and artists; this radical new work poses a number of essential questions:What are the principle signifiers of theatrical presence? How is presence achieved through theatrical performance? What makes a memory come alive and live again? How is presence connected with identity? Is presence synonymous with being in the moment? What is the nature of the lsquo;co-presencersquo; of audience and performer? Where does performance practice end and its documentation begin?Co-edited by performance specialists Gabriella Giannachi and Nick Kaye; and archaeologist Michael Shanks; Archaeologies of Presence represents an innovative and rewarding feat of interdisciplinary scholarship.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This womans husband and the slave owners in the area seemed to struggle to provide for the number of slaves they had which ImBy JlfIt was an interesting look at life on a plantation back in the 1800s. The content that discussed slavery and the conditions they were subjected to was difficult to read. It is hard to understand how inhumane slave owners were and yet. curiously it also helped clarify how difficult the whole system of slavery was. Feeding and clothing. in some cases. hundreds of people was a challenge. This womans husband and the slave owners in the area seemed to struggle to provide for the number of slaves they had which Im sure made their situation even worse. I found myself irritated with the author and her inability to change the slaves situation while at the same time realizing there wasnt much she could do given her position. It was frustrating to read. There was a bit too much narrative concerning the flora and fauna of the area which I found myself skipping over towards the end of the book. Overall. it provided a new perspective for me and Im glad I decided to read it.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Historical Account of Southern SlaveryBy PjdellasIf you want to read a compelling. firsthand account of the conditions of slavery in the Antebellum south. this book is a MUST READ.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Journal of a Residence explains a lot about racism as we know it.By Janet DolderWe visited Georgia and South Carolina in October and heard many faint apologies for the role the southern states played in slavery. This book takes you back to the way things really were. Frances Anne Kembles writing is very easy to read and her strong character permeates her journal. But her distaste for slavery and her sympathy for the slaves owned by her husband do not overshadow her desire to draw an accurate picture of the way slaves and those who supervised them lived together on a Georgian plantation.This book is very edifying and explains a lot about the evolution of racism in the United States. Todays stereotypes were formed two centuries ago. Everyone should read it.
