For the last ten to fifteen years; many disciplines of scholarship have been involved in the study of consciousness; often on an interdisciplinary basis. They include philosophy; neurosciences; psychology; physics and biology; and approaches focusing on human experience. The Centre for Consciousness Studies at the University of Arizona in Tucson spearheaded this development with its bi-annual conferences since 1994; and a wide range of associations; journals and book publications bear witness to its importance. Over the same number of years; scholarly interest in the relationship of consciousness to theatre has equally grown. The book discusses a range of questions relevant to understanding the phenomenon of theatre against a consciousness studies background. lsquo;By placing theatre at the centre of human experience; a vital contributor to our mental; emotional and spiritual health rather than mere mindless entertainment; Daniel Meyer-Dinkgrafe does a vital service to the artform.; ndash; Total Theatre Magazine;
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. and enjoyed reading how it all got startedBy Jeane PowlesI purchased this for a friend who is into Polka music. It was a big hit. Couldnt wait to read it. I also read it; and enjoyed reading how it all got started; and recognized several musicians named in the book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Its polka time for my paBy Clark SchultzMy dad loves polka and hes the guy that it is hard to buy for as he has everything; this book just takes the cake and is the perfect christmas gift.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Informative and entertainingBy EasyTigerWhat this book does so well is explain how polka music came about; flourished; and how it exists today in its various styles. A lot of history is covered; yet the book is not too wordy or lengthy. The book concentrates on the more influential bands over the decades; and discusses a few of the other bands that have come after and them and still play to this day. It probably would have been easy to overload the book with band and musician data; but in my opinion; Rick March did a perfect job of condensing all of his research into a superb read.The average person on the street doesnt know polka music comes in very specific; different styles. They think its all tubas and accordions; and its either Polish or German depending on who you talk to. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Therefore; I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to broaden their knowledge of polka music.Dick Blaus professional photography is second to none. His photos dont just compliment the reading; they invoke emotion.The main reading of the book is interspersed with interludes that focus on specific people; places; and things that are uniquely relevant to Midwest polka music.Whether they were Iowa farmers or Chicago foundry workers; your parents; grandparents; and great-grandparents kicked up their heels to polka music. Though the polkas heyday is long gone; the music is likely still in your blood; waiting to be tapped and enjoyed. Reading this book will take you all around the heartland of America and teach you about the music of your ancestors; and share with you the joy it brought to them and still brings to so many people today.
