{"product_id":"theatre-and-islam-paperback","title":"Theatre and Islam - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarvin Carlson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis insightful and engaging new title in the \u003ci\u003eTheatre \u0026amp;\u003c\/i\u003e series explores the various connections between theatre and Islam. Drawing on both historical and recent examples to trace their relationship and offer a new perspective on a topical subject, this persuasive text argues against a long-standing assumption that Islam has worked in opposition to theatrical presentation. From the 13th century puppet plays of Ibn Daniyal to Islamic themes in 21st century productions, \u003ci\u003eTheatre and Islam \u003c\/i\u003eis chronologically wide-ranging and ambitious in its scope. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmbitious yet concise, this is the perfect introduction for undergraduate and postgraduate students of religious studies, Islamic studies, Middle Eastern studies and drama.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarvin Carlson is Distinguished Professor of Theatre, Comparative Literature and Middle Eastern Studies in the Graduate Center at the City University of New York, USA. He has held several awards throughout his academic career, including the ATHE Career Achievement Award and has written several introductory theatre books, such as \u003ci\u003eTheatre: A Very Short Introduction \u003c\/i\u003e(2014) and \u003ci\u003ePerformance: A Critical Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e (2003).\u003cbr\u003eMarvin Carlson is Distinguished Professor of Theatre, Comparative Literature and Middle Eastern Studies in the Graduate Center at the City University of New York, USA. He has held several awards throughout his academic career, including the ATHE Career Achievement Award and has written several introductory theatre books, such as \u003ci\u003eTheatre: A Very Short Introduction \u003c\/i\u003e(2014) and \u003ci\u003ePerformance: A Critical Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e (2003).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 8.2 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 22, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52710427328819,"sku":"9781352005608","price":28.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/MmIwNkdicXQxN0JLNHVQaExVdjVjUT09.webp?v=1763492455","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/theatre-and-islam-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}