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The Future of Ritual: Writings on Culture and Performance
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Product Description
A brilliant examination of cultural expression and communal action, The Future of Ritual asks pertinent questions about art, theatre and the changing meaning of 'culture' in today's intercultural world.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #311514 in Books
- Published on: 1995-11-02
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 296 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
'Schechner has given us all the tools we need to appreciate the deeper social significance of what is taking place in front of our eyes instead of accepting it for what it seems to be.' - - Colin Turnbull, New York Times
From the Back Cover
Richard Schechner explores the nature of ritualised behaviour and its relationship to performance and politics. A brilliant examination of cultural expression and communal action, The Future of Ritual explores important questions about art, theatre, and the changing meaning of `culture' in today's intercultural world. It is richly illustrated with over 50 photos of performances and public events.
