The Routledge Reader in Gender and Performance

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Jane de Gay, Lizbeth Goodman

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 9780415165839

• Pages: 360

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches

About the Book

The Routledge Reader in Gender and Performance compiles some of the most influential and widely-known critical work on gender and the performing arts, along with new and exciting writings that bring fresh perspectives to the field. This comprehensive volume is systematically arranged to guide readers through key topics, with specially linked articles from prominent scholars and educators that explain core issues and place the extracts within the broader context.

The book covers a wide range of themes, including:

• Reviews of women's contributions to theatre history

• Exploration of how theatre has historically represented women

• Introductions to major theoretical approaches regarding gender, the body, and cross-dressing

• An international perspective, including insights from post-apartheid South Africa and post-communist Russia

The volume features contributions from top academics in the discipline, offering a thorough exploration of gender and performance. The Routledge Reader in Gender and Performance is a valuable resource for those interested in feminist theatre and performance, offering a nuanced and diverse perspective on the intersection of gender and the performing arts.

This book is an essential read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the role gender plays in performance history, theory, and practice.