The Theatrical Public Sphere

by Christopher B. Balme

The concept of the public sphere, as first outlined by German philosopher J rgen Habermas, refers to the right of all citizens to engage in debate on public issues on equal terms. In this book, Christopher B. Balme explores theatre's role in this crucial political and social function. He traces its origins and argues that the theatrical public sphere invariably focuses attention on theatre as an institution between the shifting borders of the private...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1316638871
• ISBN13: 9781316638873
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"