{"product_id":"theatres-of-war-lauri-scheyer-9781350264830","title":"Theatres of War: Contemporary Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy do so many writers and audiences turn to theatre to resolve overwhelming topics of pain and suffering? This collection of essays from international scholars reconsiders how theatre has played a crucial part in encompassing and preserving significant human experiences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlays about global issues, including terrorism and war, are increasing in attention from playwrights, scholars, critics and audiences. In this contemporary collection, a gathering of diverse contributors explain theatre's special ability to generate dialogue and promote healing when dealing with human tragedy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis collection discusses over 30 international plays and case studies from different time periods, all set in a backdrop of war. The four sections document British and American perspectives on theatres of war, global perspectives on theatres of war, perspectives on \u003ci\u003eBlack Watch\u003c\/i\u003e and, finally, perspectives on \u003ci\u003eThe Great Game: Afghanistan\u003c\/i\u003e. Through this, a range of international scholars from different disciplines imaginatively rethink theatre's unique ability to mediate the impacts and experiences of war. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing contributions from a variety of perspectives, this book provides a wealth of revealing insights into why authors and audiences have always turned to the unique medium of theatre to make sense of war.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lauri Scheyer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1350264830\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781350264830\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Methuen Drama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/20\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.46d","brand":"Lauri Scheyer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44071407255807,"sku":"9781350264830","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_399226c6-e401-48cf-9b79-b7ab158f007e.jpg?v=1685435915","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/theatres-of-war-lauri-scheyer-9781350264830","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}