The New War Plays [electronic resource] : From Kane to Harris /
Boll, J.author.
How can war be represented on stage? How does the theatre examine the structures leading to violence and war and explore their transformation of societies? Springing from the discussion about 'New Wars' in the age of globalisation, this interdisciplinary study demonstrates how these 'New Wars' bring forth new plays about war.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: -- Acknowledgements INTRODUCTION 1. War 2. Taboo 3. Testimony 4. Palimpsest CONCLUSION Appendix: Summaries of Plays Bibliography Index.
How can war be represented on stage? How does the theatre examine the structures leading to violence and war and explore their transformation of societies? Springing from the discussion about 'New Wars' in the age of globalisation, this interdisciplinary study demonstrates how these 'New Wars' bring forth new plays about war.
Theater.
Theater—History.
Literature.
Literature—Philosophy.
Culture—Study and teaching.
Performing arts.
Theatre and Performance Studies.
Theatre History.
Literature, general.
Literary Theory.
Cultural Theory.
Performing Arts.