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  • Prime-Time Familiesby Ella Taylor

    University of California Press 1989; US$ 12.95

    Prime-Time Families provides a wide-ranging new look at television entertainment in the past four decades. Working within the interdisciplinary framework of cultural studies, Ella Taylor analyzes television as a constellation of social practices. Part popular culture analysis, part sociology, and part American history, Prime-Time Families is a rich and insightful work the sheds light on the way television shapes our lives. more...

  • Dramaturgyby Mary Luckhurst; David Bradby

    Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 35.00

    Dramaturgy: A Revolution in Theatre is the first substantial history of the origins of dramaturgs and literary managers. Mary Luckhurst examines the major theorists and practitioners, arguing that Brecht, Granville Barker and Tynan have central places in this history, and questions whether dramaturgs are mentors or censors. more...

  • Physical Theatresby Simon Murray; John Keefe

    Taylor & Francis 2007; US$ 36.95

    This essential new textbook on physical theatre synthesises history, theory and practice of this field in a useful way for students new to the subject, providing a necessary and fascinating introduction to this broad field of theatre. more...

  • For Your Eyes Onlyby David Giammaarco; E. Howard Hunt

    ECW Press 2002; US$ 10.95

    A rare behind-the-scenes tour of the highly successful film series, this book explores the exciting world of James Bond through unprecedented access to the 007 sets and exclusive interviews with Bond's leading players—from Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Sean Connery to the key directors and legendary producers. Retracing the cultural and political impact of the Bond series, this book also features interviews with such noted figures as Hugh Hefner and CIA agent E. Howard Hunt. From literary beginnings and the international film sensation to its faltering success in the mid-1980s and the spectacular resurgence of the character's popularity with Pierce Brosnan's portrayal, this book leaves no stone unturned from Dr. No... more...

  • Metaphorby Zoltan Kovecses

    Oxford University Press, USA 2010; US$ 24.95

    Combining up-to-date scholarship with clear and accessible language and helpful exercises, Metaphor: A Practical Introduction is an invaluable resource for all readers interested in metaphor. This second edition includes two new chapters--on 'metaphors in discourse' and 'metaphor and emotion' --along with new exercises, responses to criticism and recent developments in the field, and revised student exercises, tables, and figures. more...

  • On the Subject of Dramaby Stephen Daldry; David Hornbrook

    RoutledgeFalmer 1998; US$ 52.95

    In this collection of essays, David Hornbrook and a team of contributors focus on practical strategies for developing the drama curriculum in primary and secondary schools. The book also clearly explain the theory behind these strategies more...

  • Principles of Research Design in the Social Sciencesby Frank Bechhofer; Lindsay Paterson

    Routledge 2000; US$ 54.95

    A stimulating book for social scientists considering the issues involved when deciding upon their research design. more...

  • Sourcebook on African-American Performanceby Annemarie Bean

    Routledge 1999; US$ 45.95

    The first volume to consider African-American performance between and beyond the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and the New Black Renaissance of the 1990s. more...

  • Language of Dramaby Keith Sanger

    Routledge 2000; US$ 26.95

    This book is unique in offering A-Level and undergradute students hands-on practical experience of textual analysis focused on drama. It applies contemporary linguistic research to a wide range of plays, soap operas and screenplays. more...

  • Certain Fragmentsby Tim Etchells; Peggy Phelan

    Routledge 1999; US$ 44.95

    An exploration of what lies at the heart of contemporary theatre. Written by the artistic director of Forced Entertainment, it investigates the process of devising performance, theatre's interdisciplinary role, and the city's influence. more...