Theatre & Human Rights

by Paul Rae

Book Overview

Act of violence or show of strength? In a world of spectacular suffering and power plays - large and small - what is theatre's role in protecting human dignity?

With its impassioned plays, inspired activism and outspoken artists, the theatre has long provided a venue for promoting and practising human rights; but is this always to the good? Today the relationship between theatre and human rights is not only vital, but complex and contested...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230205240
• ISBN13: 9780230205246
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.3" x 6.8"