Performing Arts in Prisons

Creative Perspectives

Michael Balfour editor Brydie-Leigh Bartleet editor Huib Schippers editor Linda Davey editor John Rynne editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Intellect

Published:15th Jul '19

Should be back in stock very soon

Performing Arts in Prisons cover

Across the world, performing arts programmes are increasing in number, scope and professionalism. They attract increasing academic and media attention. Theoretical and applied research, organizational evaluation reports, documentary films and journalism are detailing prison arts and creating recognition that this body of work is becoming a valued part of the correctional enterprise. There is a growing body of evidence that suggests music, theatre, poetry and dance can contribute to prisoner wellbeing, management, rehabilitation and reintegration. Performing Arts in Prisons: Creative Perspectives explores prison arts in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and Chile, and creates a new framework for understanding its practices.

ISBN: 9781783209972

Dimensions: 229mm x 178mm x 17mm

Weight: 649g

278 pages