History of the Theatre - Hardcover

Brockett, Oscar Gross

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205104878 ISBN 13: 9780205104871

Publisher: Allyn and Bacon, 1987

Synopsis

Having always been an integral part of the sociocultural fabric of our world's communities and civilizations, the theatre today remains an active and poignant institution. Understanding its deep roots and societal variations is the key to comprehending other cultures, our own culture, and common social themes. This book is a cultural resource for all -- from infrequent play-goers to theatre buffs, from aspiring actors to experienced professionals. Providing the most comprehensive chronological survey of the theatre's history as a sociocultural institution, this book is written by two of the most widely respected historians in the field.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The seventh edition of HISTORY OF THE THEATRE is a thorough revision of the survey of theatre history. Each chapter has been closely scrutinized to sharpen, update, and reinterpret information, and the whole text has been reorganized to highlight European and American theatre, as well as the theatre of Asia. A new chapter has been added on the theatre of Africa.

About this edition

• Publisher: Allyn and Bacon
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0205104878
• ISBN 13: 9780205104871
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 779