Performance, Madness and Psychiatry
| Author | : A. Harpin |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 218 |
| Release | : 2014-08-26 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781137337252 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1137337257 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Performance, Madness and Psychiatry by : A. Harpin
Download or read book Performance, Madness and Psychiatry written by A. Harpin and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exciting collection of essays explores the complex area of madness and performance. The book spans from the 18th century to the present and unearths the overlooked history of theatre and performance in, and about, psychiatric asylums and hospitals. The book will appeal to historians, social scientists, theatre scholars, and artists alike.
