At once both guide book and provocation; this is an indispensable companion for students and practitioners of applied theatre. It addresses all key aspects: principles; origins; politics and aesthetics in a concise and accessible style designed to appeal both to those who have recently discovered this sub-discipline and to experienced practitioners and academics.Part 1 is divided into two chapters. The first introduces the sub-discipline of Theatre for Development; covering its origins; principles and history; and providing an overview of theatre for development in Western contexts as well as in Africa; Asia; the Indian Subcontinent and Latin America. The second focuses upon theoretical and philosophical issues confronting the discipline and its relationship to contemporary politics; as well as considering its future role.Part 2 consists of seven chapters contributed by leading figures and current practitioners from around the world and covering a diverse range of themes; methodologies and aesthetic approaches. One chapter offers a series of case studies concerned with sexual health education and HIV prevention; drawn from practitioners working in Vietnam; Papua New Guinea; Southern Africa; and China. Other chapters include studies of intercultural theatre in the Peruvian Amazon; a programme of applied theatre conducted in schools in Canterbury; New Zealand; following the 2010 earthquake; an attempt to reinvigorate a community theatre group in South Brazil; and an exchange between a Guatemalan arts collective and a Dutch youth theatre company; besides others.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Deconstructing the homeBy Cheryl L. McknightIn this thoroughly researched and engaging book; author and archaeologist Jerry Moore deepens our understanding of what it means to be human through careful analysis of human habitations throughout time. Moore holds up to the light the long-held belief that humankinds shift from hunter-gatherers to farmers created the need to stay in one place and postulates that humans developed settlements because they needed a place to store their "stuff."A great read; not only as an outstanding contribution to the field of anthropology but also a clear example of an outstanding writers ability to engage the reader.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy PyramidExcellent product. Excellent service.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I am sure some with with a greater interest in the evolution of homes will enjoy it; it is seems very well researched and ...By catWaaay to involved for me! Not that I couldnt read it; but was looking for something a bit more mainstream readable.. something to read going back and forth to work and maybe on lunch. This was too to academic for my interests. I am sure some with with a greater interest in the evolution of homes will enjoy it; it is seems very well researched and comprehensive.
