War as Performance Conflicts in Iraq and Political Theatricality /

This book examines performance in the context of the 2003 Iraq War and subsequent conflicts with Daesh, or the so-called Islamic State. Working within a theater and performance studies lens, it analyzes adaptations of Greek tragedy, documentary theater, political performances by the Bush administrat...

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Main Author: Mantoan, Lindsey (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2018.
Edition:1st ed. 2018.
Subjects:
Performing arts.
Theater.
Peace.
United States-Politics and government.
United States-Study and teaching.
ISBN:9783319943671
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction: The Intersection of War and Performance
  • 2. Impresarios and Protestors: From the Bush Administration to Cindy Sheehan
  • 3. Ancient Wars, Endless War: Adaptations of Greek Tragedy
  • 4. Not Just "Over There": Theater of the Real and Iraqi Voices
  • 5. Ideologically Liberal and Formally Conservative: Satire, News, and Truthiness
  • 6. War After the End: Post-Apocalyptic Narratives After 9/11
  • 7. Epilogue: War as Performance.

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