Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series: Isolated Acts

Harpin, A.; Foster, J.

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2014-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349463749

DOI: 10.1057/9781137337252

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 229