This comprehensively revised; illustrated edition discusses recent performance work and takes into consideration changes that have taken place since the books original publication in 1996. Marvin Carlson guides the reader through the contested definition of performance as a theatrical activity and the myriad ways in which performance has been interpreted by ethnographers; anthropologists; linguists; and cultural theorists. Topics covered include: *the evolution of performance art since the 1960s *the relationship between performance; postmodernism; the politics of identity; and current cultural studies *the recent theoretical developments in the study of performance in the fields of anthropology; psychoanalysis; linguistics; and technology. With a fully updated bibliography and additional glossary of terms; students of performance studies; visual and performing arts or theatre history will welcome this new version of a classic text.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This is an excellent survey of not only the recorded music of the ...By CustomerThis is an excellent survey of not only the recorded music of the 70s and 80s disco era; it is also a lesson in how photographic; illustrative and graphic trends have been and continue to be lead by the nose by the music industry. The book is generous in illustrations and Mr. Hamsleys content addresses the cultural conditions of disco development while maintaining a light academic tone and manner. It is an excellent book for music lovers; graphic professionals and music historians.Im amused that the book is set in the now-venerable Souvenir; a wildly popular typeface in the 1970s.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. this book is a great "Voyage" to the Disco EraBy Vitor Franccedil;a Galvatilde;oFor those who have no prejudice; this book is a great "Voyage" to the Disco Era. I felt I was in the 70s again; "rocking the boat"!4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. All aboard! Destination: Boogieland.By CustomerAuthor Hamsley is the conductor on a love train "To Disco With Love." And love is the sentiment that glints off each page like light specks off a disco ball. There is true scholarship underlying the affection though. Written by someone deeply knowledgeable on their subject; the book provides countless fresh aperccedil;us about some of the best-known songs in the disco canon. But this is more than just a nostalgia trip. With solid scholarship and the vibrant graphics from discos greatest LP sleeves; the book conclusively affirms disco as one of the most innovative and creative sounds to enliven the 20th century. I thought I knew a fair amount about disco; but from this book I learned about a hundred times more. Recommended unreservedly.
