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Theatre in Health and Care

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  • © 2010

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Authors:
  1. Emma Brodzinski

    1. Royal Holloway, University of London, UK

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction: Theatre in Health and Care: A Developing Field

    • Emma Brodzinski
    Pages 1-25

  3. Embodied Spaces: Theatre in Health Institutions

    • Emma Brodzinski
    Pages 26-55

  4. Specialist Knowledge: Theatre in Health Education

    • Emma Brodzinski
    Pages 56-88

  5. ‘But I Already Have a Voice …’: Ventriloquism, Theatre and the Healthy Citizen

    • Emma Brodzinski
    Pages 89-118

  6. Superficial Wounds: The Problems and Possibilities of Medical Simulation

    • Emma Brodzinski
    Pages 119-150

  7. Concluding Thoughts: Performance Indicators

    • Emma Brodzinski
    Pages 151-159

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 160-190
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About this book

This unique book examines theatre practice that takes place within a range of health and care settings from medical training to advocacy projects for service users. Drawing on a range of case studies, the book provides insights into working practices as well as posing critical questions in relation to the field.

Reviews

In Theatre in Health Care, Dr. Emma Brodzinski presents an excellent overview of the ideas, approaches and practices currently being used in the U.K. Her sociological, psychological and other academic references are truly global and these help to place UK practice in a global perspective.

- Professor Bernie Warren, Universtiy of Windsor, Canada

Authors and Affiliations

  • Royal Holloway, University of London, UK

    Emma Brodzinski

About the author

EMMA BRODZINSKI is a Senior Lecturer in Drama and Theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. She has research interests in contemporary theatre practice and has previously published a range of work covering devising, live art and mainstream performance. She also works as a dramatherapist.

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