Understanding Scripture

作為劇場史研究的重要教材，本書以「溝通文化的演變」為主軸，重新思考劇場在歷史中的角色與功能。書中從早期口述與書寫文化談起，逐步推進至印刷、電子媒介與網路時代，探討表演如何形塑公共空間、民族認同與文化想像。第三版內容全面更新，新增史學專章、案例研究與時間軸設計，協助讀者建立清楚的歷史定位。本書文字條理分明，結構經重新調整後更利於教學使用，並搭配線上資源與發音輔助。學界普遍認為，本書不僅傳授劇場史的宏觀敘事，也引導讀者反思歷史書寫本身，是一部兼具深度與啟發性的研究導論。This new edition of the innovative and widely acclaimed Theatre Histories: An Introduction offers a critical overview of global theatre and drama, spanning a broad wealth of world cultures and periods. Illustrating historiographical theory with case studies demonstrating the methods and interpretive approaches used by today's theatre historians, the authors offer a detailed and thorough examination of global theatre.Fully revised and renewed, features of this third edition include:A full color text design, heavily illustrated with a wealth of colour photographs and illustrationsDetailed historical, cultural and political timelines, enhancing students’ understanding of the context of each sectionBoxed case studies from a broad range of world cultures, buil

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Understanding the Montessori Approach is a much-needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the Montessori Approach and how it is used in the teachi

Understanding the Montessori Approach is a much-needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the Montessori Approach and how it is used in the teach

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The Understanding Language series provides approachable, yet authoritative, introductions to all the major topics in linguistics. Ideal for students with little or no prior knowledge of linguistics, e

Understanding Young People's Science Aspirations offers new evidence and understanding about how young people develop their aspirations for education, learning and, ultimately, careers in science. Int

Understanding Young People's Science Aspirations offers new evidence and understanding about how young people develop their aspirations for education, learning and, ultimately, careers in science. Int

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Understanding the Steiner Waldorf Approach is a much needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the Steiner Waldorf High Scope Approach. It will en

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Understanding the Montessori Approach is a much needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the Montessori Approach and how it is used in the teachi

Understanding the Danish Forest School Approach is a much needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the Forest School Approach in Denmark and how

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Understanding the HighScope Approach is a much needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the HighScope Approach. It will enable the reader to anal

Understanding Contemporary Strategy provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of modern strategy.Covering all the main issues in the field, the book explores the

Understanding Contemporary Strategy provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of modern strategy.Covering all the main issues in the field, the book explores the

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Understanding Contract Law offers a clear introduction to the basic concepts of contract law in England. Built around familiar real-world examples that illustrate the concepts, principles and key case

Understanding Contract Law offers a clear introduction to the basic concepts of contract law in England. Built around familiar real-world examples that illustrate the concepts, principles and key case

Understanding Consciousness, 2nd Edition provides a unique survey and evaluation of consciousness studies, along with an original analysis of consciousness that combines scientific findings, philosoph

Understanding Consciousness, 2nd Edition provides a unique survey and evaluation of consciousness studies, along with an original analysis of consciousness that combines scientific findings, philosoph

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"Understanding Hegelianism" explores the ways in which Hegelian and anti-Hegelian currents of thought have shaped some of the most significant movements in twentieth-century European philosophy, parti

Understanding Weber provides an accessible and comprehensive explanation of the central issues of Weber's work. Using the most recent scholarship and editions of Weber's writings, Sam Whimster establi

Understanding Wittgenstein's Tractatus provides an accessible and yet novel discussion of all the major themes of the Tractatus.The book starts by setting out the history and structure of the Tractatu

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Understanding Existentialism provides an accessible introduction to existentialism by examining the major themes in the work of Heidegger, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty and de Beauvoir. Paying particular atte

Organisational theory is vitally relevant to today's student of business. Understanding Business Organisations introduces the student to classic debates and new perspectives on organisations through a

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