Jewish theatre : a global view / / edited by Edna Nahshon.
While a frequently used term, Jewish Theatre has become a contested concept that defies precise definition. Is it theatre by Jews? For Jews? About Jews? Though there are no easy answers for these questions, Jewish Theatre: A Global View , contributes greatly to the conversation by offering an impres...
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| Superior document: | IJS studies in Judaica, v. v. 8 |
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| Year of Publication: | 2009 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | IJS studies in Judaica ;
v. 8. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (324 p.) |
| Notes: | "The essays included in this volume were originally presented at an academic conference titled "Jewish theatre," sponsored by the Institute of Jewish Studies in June 2002 at University College London"--P. [1]. |
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| Summary: | While a frequently used term, Jewish Theatre has become a contested concept that defies precise definition. Is it theatre by Jews? For Jews? About Jews? Though there are no easy answers for these questions, Jewish Theatre: A Global View , contributes greatly to the conversation by offering an impressive collection of original essays written by an international cadre of noted scholars from Europe, the United States, and Israel. The essays discuss historical and current texts and performance practices, covering a wide gamut of genres and traditions. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1282602284 9786612602283 9047426819 |
| ISSN: | 1570-1581 ; |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | edited by Edna Nahshon. |