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Rae, Paul

 
9780230205246: Theatre and Human Rights
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ISBN 10: 0230205240 ISBN 13: 9780230205246
Editorial: Red Globe Press, 2009

Sinopsis

Act of violence or show of strength? In a world of spectacular suffering and power plays - large and small - what is theatre's role in protecting human dignity? With its impassioned plays, inspired activism and outspoken artists, the theatre has long provided a venue for promoting and practising human rights; but is this always to the good? Today the relationship between theatre and human rights is not only vital, but complex and contested. Drawing on an international range of examples, this short, sharp and timely book outlines the key features of the debate and offers a critical take on where it should go next. Foreword by Rabih Mrove

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PAUL RAE is Assistant Professor on the Theatre Studies Programme at the National University of Singapore.

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Act of violence or show of strength? In a world of spectacular suffering and power plays - large and small - what is theatre's role in protecting human dignity?

With its impassioned plays, inspired activism and outspoken artists, the theatre has long provided a venue for promoting and practising human rights; but is this always to the good? Today the relationship between theatre and human rights is not only vital, but complex and contested. Drawing on an international range of examples, this short, sharp and timely book outlines the key features of the debate and offers a critical take on where it should go next.

Foreword by Rabih Mrove

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Editorial
Red Globe Press
Año de publicación
2009
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0230205240
ISBN 13 
9780230205246
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Número de páginas
104
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