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The ideal theater appreciation text for courses focusing on theater elements, The Theater Experience encourages students to be active theater-goers as they learn about the fundamentals of a production. By addressing the importance of the audience, Wilson brings the art of performance to life for students who may have little experience with the medium. . ... Read more

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Good quality
It had very good quality, with no sign of wear, all pages were intact, the only problem was it's shipping price

The Theater Experience
This is the best buy ive ever made in college. I must have spent a couple hundred dollars on other books and i was so happy that i found this one for less then 20$. I recomend buying this book from amazon because the store value is alot more.

Sorry!
Sorry for the late review I am new to Amazon. BUT the book is great came on time and in great condition!

Very useful
very good book it is a keeper on how theater is run even though I used it for a humanities course that I will never have to have again.

Good as the 11th edition from what I can tell.
I bought this book for an intro to Theater class that requires the 11th edition. I figured I'd give saving some money a shot, then went through the chapters and compared the chapter titles with the chapter titles in the syllabus after classes started. Wouldn't you know it, they ended up being the same chapters with occasional renaming, but back one. For example, chapter four in the eleventh edition is the same as chapter three in this one. (Chapter 5, aka chapter 4 in the 10th edition, has a different title: "Stage Spaces" became "Theater Spaces.") Otherwise, from what I can tell, they're practically similar.

How did this happen, you ask? The introductory chapter in the tenth edition doesn't have a chapter number, and in the eleventh edition, it got one. ... Read more

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Distinguished investigative reporter Joseph Trento has written the most authoritative indictment of CIA splinter groups, two generations of Bush family involvement in illegal financial networks, and the funding of the agents of terror. Prelude to Terror reveals the history of a corrupt group of spymasters — led by Ted Shackley — who were fired when Jimmy Carter became president, but who maintained their intelligence portfolio and used it to create a private intelligence network. After this rogue group helped engineer Carter’s defeat in 1980 and allied with George H.W. Bush, these former CIA men planned and conducted what became the Iran-Contra scandal and, through the Saudis, allied the U.S. with extreme elements in Islam. The CIA’s number-one front man, Edwin P. Wilson, was framed by Shackley and his cohorts so that Wilson’s operations could be taken over. For the first time the story of how CIA director George H. W. Bush was recruited into this network, and brought it into the bosom of the Saudi royal family, is told in detail, as well as how this group’s manipulation of the CIA bureaucracy allowed Osama bin Laden’s fundraising to thrive as al Qaeda flourished under Saudi and CIA protection. ... Read more

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The re-imagined twelfth edition of The Theatre Experience is students' ticket to the best seat in the house. From Broadway to makeshift theater spaces around the world, the author demonstrates the active and lively role they play as audience members by engaging them in the collaborative and creative processes behind and in front of the curtain. Wilson introduces students to the roles of the performers, directors, producers and designers, while emphasizing the insights they as audience members bring to any production. Recast as fifteen chapters, the twelfth edition better accommodates today's teaching schedules, as well as improves accessibility for students by concise insight and up-to-date vibrant production visuals. Students join the creative process with The Theatre Experience, and rehearse for their role as life-long audience members. ... Read more

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Theatre Experience Review
The text is very opinionated. I was hoping for more detail on theatre production and the experience rather than rambling on the sorry state of affairs in our society. Mr. Wilson does give insight into productions and the interaction among actors and the audience but way too much editorializing. It is required for my class but I think a different book is in order.

The Theatre exprience
have not received this book yet it is already half semister pass need credit back ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Living Theatre: A History conveys the excitement and variety of theatre throughout time, as well as the dynamic way in which our interpretation of theatre history is informed by contemporary scholarship. Rather than presenting readers with a mere catalog of historical facts and figures, it sets each period in context through an exploration of the social, political and economic conditions of the day, creating a vivid study of the developments in theatre during that time. ... Read more

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Great Book That Falls Apart a Little at the End
This is an excellent book that is interesting, very well organized and extremely well written.

Then World War II ends and the book fails to remain interesting or well organized.Basically it falls apart.I believe that what happened is that without historical concensus to determine what is important and less important, the book bogs down as it delivers raw facts about present day theater without a framework or context to organize the message.

Never the less, I am keeping the book at 5 stars because if you are looking to read a book on Theater History, this is the one to get.It's a first class read through WWII.

Excellent condition and great material for furthering my education
My book came in excellent condition and I recieved it promptly. I will certainly deal with this bookshop again and again!!!!!!!

Eh... not the greatest
True, this book is full of great information. If that's your only basis for analysis, then fine, it's good.

But it tries to be so politically correct that at some points it can't speak at all. Many of the paragraphs are phrased quite redundantly, + there are entire sections of expository text that are a waste of time.

I'm just glad I had a good professor to teach me this, or I would have absolutely hated this book.

Living Theatre: A History
Just what the professor ordered! My son is quite pleased with this purchase.He needed the text for his theatre class in college.Thanks for the speedy delivery.

An excellent resource for any person studying theater.
This is a [must have] for anyone who desires to study theater outside of high school and into college. Throughout my studies in college, I constantly referred back to this piece for references. It is an expensive book, but trust me. You will get your money's worth out of this one. ... Read more

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Edwin Wilson and Alvin Goldfarb combine the best of theatrical elements and history in this best-selling introductory text. Theatre: The Lively Art is designed both to prepare and inspire students to become lifelong audience members, if not actual participants in theatre.With its clear narrative, concise presentation, and vibrant visual program, Theatre: The Lively Art is appropriate for introductory theatre courses at any college or university.The seventh edition continues to highlight the diversity within theatre while streamlining the text's organization and updating its coverage of the latest processes, techniques, and technologies in theatrical design and production. ... Read more

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Very pleased!
I was very pleased with how well this book had been taken care of. Thanks! :-)

Terrific!
Received book extremely fast, excellent communication with seller.Good condition.Very pleased. Thank you!

Great item!
This theatre book was available in my bookstore at school but cost over $120. I got it here, brand new for under $100 and it's the correct edition I was looking for. Great shipping time and I will always order from Amazon!

sucked!!
wrong edition! wastse of money! false advertisment!

I didnt even get everything that it said it brought!

Excellent and informative
I particularly liked this text's descriptions of theater.The next is in depth and short at the same time, and talks about a lot of different aspects of theater that may be unknown to regular or theater majors ... Read more

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A typicalWWII general
General Patrick was one of the very few General officers killed in battle during WWII. This study shows how the general was a the typical product of the inter-war Army educational system. Highly recommended to anyone who is interested on how the army turned out officers ready to command in a global war.

Commanding General 6th Inf Division,DOW Luzon 1945.
General Patrick was by all accounts a commander who combined combat efficiency with a kind and considerate nature, and the fact of his death at the head of his division speaks for itself.(There were only two other American division commanders killed in action in World War II; Rose of the 3rd Armored, and Wharton of the 28th Infantry Divisions).
The main interest of this work however is the careful delineation of the training of officers in the period between the World Wars, when the emaciated American Army had to substitute staff schools and war colleges for actual command of large formations. General Patrick was a product of this training and his story demonstrates how well the system served the American people.

(The "score" rating is an ineradicable feature of this page.This reviewer does not "score" books.) ... Read more

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Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again!Virtually all testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events are included. Cram101 Textbook Outlines gives all of the outlines, highlights, notes for your textbook with optional online practice tests. Only Cram101 Outlines are Textbook Specific. Cram101 is NOT the Textbook. ... Read more

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Wake Forest College was founded in 1834 to train Baptist ministers. Now a nationally and internationally recognized university, it is renowned for both its graduate and undergraduate programs. Over 6,000 students attend this university nestled within the beauty of the North Carolina Piedmont. The school's motto, pro humanitate, meaning for the good of humanity, reflects the university's emphasis on the importance of values, ideals, human service experiences, and faith in the educational process. Wake Forest University explores the founding of the college in 1834, its move to Winston-Salem in 1956, and its development into a modern university beginning in the 1960s. The enduring spirit of Wake Forest is celebrated in this memorable collection of more than 200 vintage photographs. Wake Forest University features many notable alumni that walked the campus pathways including Arnold Palmer, Tim Duncan, Brian Piccolo, W.D. Cash, and Al Hunt. ... Read more

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The First Wake Forest
I purchased this book for an entering student at the University, who lives in Raleigh, NC.The purpose was to give him a picture of the beginnings of the school in Wake Forest, NC.The book gives a really good history of the school, its student body and the move to Winston-Salem some fifty years ago.I recommend it to anyone who has an interest in the school. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The foundations of 100 years of physics
Gibbs was one of the few great American mathematical physicists. In this book you will find a complete treatment of dyadic operators that is noticeably absent from most books that came after it.
It was Gibbs himself, along with Oliver Heaviside that turned away from Hamilton's quarternion algebra and decided to invent the vector calculus that every physics student since then has learned and used in their careers. I believe that if they did not do this, then physics would have only been accessible to very few of the most brilliant, because almost no one was ready for quarternions or Clifford Algebra that we now see used today. Vector Calculus was the "midwife" of mathematical physics and analytical geometry, and because of its physically intuitive quality, it enabled "the rest of us" to learn this, the finest of the sciences.
I heartily recommend this book and urge its complete study. ... Read more

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Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again!Virtually all testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events are included. Cram101 Textbook Outlines gives all of the outlines, highlights, notes for your textbook with optional online practice tests. Only Cram101 Out ... Read more

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Scripture Keys
Wilson's explanation of the make-up of man (body, soul and spirit) is THE key to understanding those Bible questions you've had rolling around in your head most of your Christian life but your youth minister, bible class teacher or even your pastor could not answer them (i.e. "How can Ephesians 2:8 and Phil 2:12 both be true?" or "How can we be sure of the security of our salvation and believe everything in the book of James?"). It's an easy, fast read with plenty of scripture and common sense explanations. A must for any Christian's library.

Do you believe the Bible or "Mark Adams"?
The "racist" writings of A. Edwin Wilson referred to by Mark Adams are certainly subject to examination and classification. If Mark's admittedly narrow-minded view of this publication is enough to scare you away, you will be missing out on a lot more. In one chapter of this book, Wilson deals with a curse that Noah pronounced upon his grandson, Canaan. This curse, teaches Wilson, was multi-generational in nature and carries through to this day, for reasons brought forth in scripture. Segregation was a way of life at the time of Wilson's writing, and it is incorporated into the theme, but certainly not in the spirit of Mark Adams' shrieking claims of racism. Since Mark was unable to prevent physical and online distribution of this book, he has gone to great lengths in an online campaign against this book, and has very likely hosted several book burnings and ice cream socials, frothing at the mouth as he cries, "Set my people free!"

Of course, only 1 of the book's many chapters touches on such "taboo" subjects as segregation. The remainder of the book involves teachings of the kingdom from the Bible, by a man pre-eminently qualified to teach on such subjects, and is quite enriching and controversial in nature. Mark Adams does NOT want you to read this book!

Racist themes offend
A. Edwin Wilson preached the "Word of the Kingdom," arguing that unfaithful Christians will be excluded from the presence of God in the millennial rule of Christ. He also preached segregation. "What God has separated, let not man integrate!" -- chapter 15. I suppose you could argue Wilson was simply a man of his times (he pastored in the South), but the book was published in 1981! Wilson died in 1987. Neither the author, the publisher, nor the editor of the book bothers to explain why such rhetoric is relevant in post-Jim-Crow America.

The book remains unchanged in subsequent printings.

As an artifact of a bygone era, I guess the book is worth owning. No doubt we should preserve history. But I found the book's themes disgusting. It's very sad to see a man leave that sort of legacy. (Ironically, the book was published to honor the man!) ... Read more

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This text presents the diaries of Blakely Wilson. It offers an account of his travels, which includes Rome, extensive trips up the Nile, and a visit to Jerusalem. It provides an introduction and notes that ground his experiences in the broader historical, cultural and social context of the era. ... Read more

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A rarity!
I actually saw this text being transcribed from the handwritten diary.The finished product is a magnificent combination of the original text and commentary from two cousins who are descendents of Blakely Wilson and who, between them, have traveled to the same places that their ancestor did. The text is annotated with well-researched information about the variouslocations described in Wilson's diary.This book is of interest not onlyto lovers of Victorian era travelogues but also to people who like tocompare what places look like today with what they looked like in the1800s. ... Read more

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This anthology of 17 plays offers a convenient and affordable alternative to ordering individual play scripts, with the additional benefit of a general introduction and headnotes. ... Read more

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Wilson' book is the most popular choise for theatre appreciation courses because he encourages his readers to be more active theatre-goers as they learn about all of the elements at work in a production. The Theater Experience fosters this learning by combining a clear, direct presentation with an extraordinary photo program that vividly illustrates concepts. Changes to this new edition reflect new directions in theatre practice and scholarship and the diversity of today's theatre. This is an extensive revision of the text most widely used in courses today. ... Read more

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Loaded with information!
This is a great book that is chock-full of useful information. It doesn't skip a beat by covering all aspects of different writings and the writer.I highly reccommend this book. ... Read more

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The ideal theater appreciation text for courses focusing on theater elements, The Theater Experience encourages students to be active theater-goers as they learn about the fundamentals of a production. By addressing the importance of the audience, Wilson brings the art of performance to life for students who may have little experience with the medium. ... Read more

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Good Buy
This book was for my daughter for her theater class. I don't know how good the book is but it was a great buy. ... Read more