Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #249442 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Synopsis
This book is intended for undergraduates on courses in drama, theatre or performing arts, providing an informative and accessible guide to the subject. It will help students understand their main textbooks and wider reading, will be a source of definitions for use in essays and other assignments, and will be especially useful as a revision aid. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction to the concepts it embraces, followed by an alphabetical listing of those concepts. Students are encouraged to use the frequent cross-referencing as a means of seeing their studies in a wider context and with an integrated approach. The book has a fully comprehensive index, allowing the reader to follow themes running through the entries.

About the Author
KENNETH PICKERING has successfully combined the careers of academic, playwright, author and theatre director. He has held a number of senior academic appointments in the UK and the US and is now Chief Examiner for drama and speech subjects at Trinity College, London. Kenneth is the author of Studying Modern Drama(Palgrave Macmillan, 2003).

Customer Reviews

Key concepts clarified
This book offers very clear and concise explanations of sometimes challenging topics. It's well-written and user-friendly; the author has a wealth of relevant experience to draw on, but it's never patronising. A really useful companion for students of drama, acting and performance.