Staging Stigma

Staging Stigma
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 187
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ISBN-10 : 9780230616813
ISBN-13 : 023061681X
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Book Synopsis Staging Stigma by : M. Chemers

Download or read book Staging Stigma written by M. Chemers and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Staging Stigma is a captivating excursion into the bizarre world of the American freak show. Chemers critically examines several key moments of a performance tradition in which the truth is often stranger than the fiction. Grounded in meticulous historical research and cultural criticism, Chemers analysis reveals untold stories of freaks that will change the way we understand both performance and disability in America. This book is a must-have for serious students of freakery or anyone who is curious about the hidden side of American theatrical history.


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