Oxford University Press Oxford Handbook of Dance and Politics - Oxford University Press

Explore the deep connections between movement and power with The Oxford Handbook of Dance and Politics. Edited by Rebekah Kowal, Gerald Siegmund, and the late Randy Martin, this volume provides a comprehensive look at how dance serves as a tool for questioning what it means to be embodied. This collection brings together newly-commissioned chapters from internationally recognized scholars to examine the global scope of dance theory. Readers will find detailed analysis regarding political philosophy, social movements, and the ways dance addresses bodily difference. By looking at intersections between the social, the aesthetical, the political, and the phenomenological, this book offers a deep look into how dance shapes our understanding of the world. Whether you are studying postcolonial perspectives, disability studies, or the social impact of performance, this handbook serves as a vital resource for understanding the interdisciplinary nature of dance in a global context.