{"product_id":"theatres-of-war-contemporary-perspectives-9781350264830","title":"Theatres of War: Contemporary Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Lauri Scheyer\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Methuen Drama\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Methuen Drama\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Theater - History \u0026amp; Criticism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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.","brand":"Methuen Drama","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45086766465175,"sku":"9781350264830","price":3834.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781350264830.webp?v=1768545760","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/theatres-of-war-contemporary-perspectives-9781350264830","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}