In this unique and invigorating study, chaos theory and quantum
mechanics are employed as the basis for a clearer understanding of
the often confusing contemporary theatre world. Examining numerous
antecedents to contemporary thought on chaos and the cultural roots
of the notion of chaos, links are provided to playwrights ranging
from Shakespeare to Ibsen and Tom Stoppard to Sam Shepard. William
Demastes investigates parallel developments across the arts and
sciences: connections between the dramatic naturalism of the late
nineteenth century and Newtonian thought, and theatre of the absurd
and disorderly chaos theory. After centuries of isolation and
increased specialisation, the author contends, it may once again be
time to consider the 'arts' and 'sciences' not as two isolated
enterprises but to acknowledge interrelations between them.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
February 2005 |
First published: |
1998 |
Authors: |
William W. Demastes
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Dimensions: |
234 x 155 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
212 |
Edition: |
New Ed |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-61986-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Theatre, drama >
General
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LSN: |
0-521-61986-6 |
Barcode: |
9780521619868 |
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