A masterpiece of knowledge.

• 1. Introduction Part I: A Historical Background 2. The Cultural Setting 3. The Development of Theatre Genres 4. Traditions of Theatre Part II: Theatre as Art 5. Drama 6. Music and Dance 7. Production 8. Transmission of Theatre Art Part III: Theatre as an Institution 9. Extent and Distribution 10. Theatre and the Social Contract 11. The Troupe 12. Economics 13. The Audience 14. Social Status of Troupes Part IV: Theatre as Communication 15. Past and Present 16. Theatre and Other Mass Media 17. Theatre and the Communication Process Appendix: Major Theatre Genres as Performed in 1964 Bibiliography Notes Glossary Index

A masterpiece of knowledge.

• 1. Introduction Part I: A Historical Background 2. The Cultural Setting 3. The Development of Theatre Genres 4. Traditions of Theatre Part II: Theatre as Art 5. Drama 6. Music and Dance 7. Production 8. Transmission of Theatre Art Part III: Theatre as an Institution 9. Extent and Distribution 10. Theatre and the Social Contract 11. The Troupe 12. Economics 13. The Audience 14. Social Status of Troupes Part IV: Theatre as Communication 15. Past and Present 16. Theatre and Other Mass Media 17. Theatre and the Communication Process Appendix: Major Theatre Genres as Performed in 1964 Bibiliography Notes Glossary Index

A masterpiece of knowledge.

• 1. Introduction Part I: A Historical Background 2. The Cultural Setting 3. The Development of Theatre Genres 4. Traditions of Theatre Part II: Theatre as Art 5. Drama 6. Music and Dance 7. Production 8. Transmission of Theatre Art Part III: Theatre as an Institution 9. Extent and Distribution 10. Theatre and the Social Contract 11. The Troupe 12. Economics 13. The Audience 14. Social Status of Troupes Part IV: Theatre as Communication 15. Past and Present 16. Theatre and Other Mass Media 17. Theatre and the Communication Process Appendix: Major Theatre Genres as Performed in 1964 Bibiliography Notes Glossary Index