Anthropology and the Dance

Anthropology and the Dance
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Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Total Pages : 332
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ISBN-10 : 0252071344
ISBN-13 : 9780252071348
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Book Synopsis Anthropology and the Dance by : Drid Williams

Download or read book Anthropology and the Dance written by Drid Williams and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drid Williams explores dance and dance-related subjects ranging from Aboriginal and African dances to the Royal Ballet, and makes a compelling case for moving beyond the Western view of the dance as mere entertainment.


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