Readings in Performance and Ecology

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Focuses on how theatre, dance, and other forms of performance are helping to transform our ecological values.

Part of the Library of Performing Rights (P3041).

Editor	Wendy Arons and Theresa J. May
Publisher	Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN	978-1-137-46700-3
Reference	P3773
Date	2012
Type	Publication

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