War as Performance Conflicts in Iraq and Political Theatricality
This book examines performance in the context of the 2003 Iraq War and subsequent conflicts with Daesh, or the so-called Islamic State. Working within a theater and performance studies lens, it analyzes adaptations of Greek tragedy, documentary theater, p
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WAR AS E C N A M R O F R PE ts in Iraq and
Conflic y t i l a c i r t a e h T Political
War as Performance
Lindsey Mantoan
War as Performance Conflicts in Iraq and Political Theatricality
Lindsey Mantoan Linfield College McMinnville, OR, USA
ISBN 978-3-319-94366-4 ISBN 978-3-319-94367-1 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94367-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018947635 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover credit: Sergi Rodriguez Lopez / EyeEm Getty Images Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer International Publishing AG part of Springer Nature. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To Victor and Dante, I write about war because I hope for peace, that you might grow up in a less violent world.
Acknowledgments
Writing feels solitary sometimes, but the process of creating a book requires support from a lot of people. This project, from inception to completion, would not have been possible without the help of people near and far who provided direct or indirect support, questions, and insights. I am grateful for Branislav Jakovljevic, who pushed me to a deeper critical engagement with the theoretical issues contained herein. Jisha Menon guided me to see things from new perspectives. Alice Rayner helped focus my writing style. Leslie Hill offered thought-provoking and insightful feedback on the entire project. Joy Brooke Fairfield, Derek Miller, Jessica Nakamura, Eleanor Owicki, Michael St. Clair, Ryan Tacata, and Jessica Del Vecchio all generously read drafts of this work and offered their insights. Matthew Moore’s detailed comments on the introduction dramatically improved that chapter. Angela Farr Schiller is an inspiring artist,
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