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Routledge Comedy and the Public Sphere - Theatre History Book

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Explore a new perspective on the public sphere with this academic work from Routledge. This book challenges traditional views that define the public sphere solely as a space for rational discussion and opinion formation. By examining the serious shortcomings of pure rationality, the text provides a fresh account of how public roles and personal identities become blurred in the modern age. This study focuses on the historical development of the public arena through the lens of the theatrical and the comical. It investigates how comedy has shaped our understanding of culture, common sense, and the media. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how these elements work together to reformulate our modern definitions of identity and social interaction. This title is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of performing arts, social thought, and political history.

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Reframes the traditional concept of the public sphere by looking beyond standard rational discussion models.

Examines the historical role of theatre and comedy in the development of modern public arenas.

Analyzes the impact of media on the confusion between personal identity and public roles.

Provides a new way to understand common sense and culture through a theatrical lens.

Part of the Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought series for academic depth.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 041562391X
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theatre > History & Criticism
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 26 November 2012
Listed Since: 17 February 2012

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