{"product_id":"the-anthropology-of-performance-frank-j-korom-9781118323984","title":"The Anthropology of Performance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Anthropology of Performance\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable guide to this exciting and growing area. This cutting-edge volume on the major advancements in performance studies presents the theories, methods, and practices of performance in cultures around the globe. Leading anthropologists describe the range of human expression through performance and explore its role in constructing identity and community, as well as broader processes such as globalization and transnationalism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces new and advanced students to the task of studying and interpreting complex social, cultural, and political events from a performance perspective\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents performance as a convergent field of inquiry that bridges the humanities and social sciences, with a distinctive cross-cultural perspective in anthropology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates the range of human expression and meaning through performance in related fields of religious \u0026amp; ritual studies, folkloristics, theatre, language arts, and art \u0026amp; dance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the role of performance in constructing identity, community, and the broader processes of globalization and transnationalism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes fascinating global case studies on a diverse range of phenomena\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContributions from leading scholars examine verbal genres, ritual and drama, public spectacle, tourism, and the performances embedded in everyday selves, communities and nations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frank J. Korom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 111832398X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781118323984\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/18\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 6.80w x 0.80d","brand":"Frank J. Korom","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44077675741439,"sku":"9781118323984","price":127.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6c32819c-fb8b-471f-9799-0f4ec50588e2.jpg?v=1685471223","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-anthropology-of-performance-frank-j-korom-9781118323984","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}