The World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre: Volume 5: Asia/Pacific

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Synopsis
This new paperback edition provides a unique examination of theatre in Asia and the Pacific and is written by leading experts from within the countries covered. Its far-reaching scope and broad interpretation of theatre (to include all types of performance) set it apart from any other similar publication. Entries on 33 Asian countries are featured in this volume, preceded by introductory essays on Asian Theatre, Theatre in the Pacific, History and Culture, Cosmology, Music, Dance, Theatre for Young Audiences, Mask Theatre and Puppetry.The volume contains approximately 300,000 words and includes national essays of up to 25,000 words each. The countries include:Afghanistan * Australia * Bangladesh * Bhutan * Brunei * Cambodia * India * Indonesia * Iran * Japan * Kazakhstan *Kirghizia * Laos * Malaysia * Myanmar * Mongolia * Nepal *New Zealand * Pakistan * Papua New Guinea * PhilippinesNew Zealand * Pakistan * Papua New Guinea * Philippines *Singapore * South Korea * South Pacific * Sri Lanka * Tadjikistan * Thailand * Turkmenistan * Vietnam
Copyright:
2001

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
544 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000950137
Related ISBNs:
9781003421764, 9780415260879
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
The World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre Corporation
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Drama, Plays and Theater
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Edited by:
Katherine Brisbane
Edited by:
Ravi Chaturvedi
Edited by:
Ramendu Majumdar
Edited by:
Chua Soo Pong
Edited by:
Minoru Tanokura

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