International encyclopedia of dance : Volume 4 /
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Series: . 4 Published by : Oxford University Press, (New York :) Physical details: 700 p. ill. ; 29 cm. ISBN:019509462X (set); 0195123085 (v. 4).| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| 700 - 799 | 792.803 Int (Browse shelf) | Available | 79506 |
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| 792.803 Int International encyclopedia of dance : Volume 1 | 792.803 Int International encyclopedia of dance : Volume 2 / | 792.803 Int International encyclopedia of dance : Volume 3 / | 792.803 Int International encyclopedia of dance : Volume 4 / | 792.803 Int International encyclopedia of dance : Volume 5 / | 792.803 Int International encyclopedia of dance : Volume 6 | 792.82 Duf Ballet steps" practice to performance. |
"A project of Dance Perspectives Foundation Inc" on title page.
Includes bibliographical references and index for entire set in Vol. 6.
"Exciting and fascinating, this reference work succeeds in its goal of bringing "joy as well as enlightenment" about all forms of dance in all countries of the world. An extremely useful synoptic outline of contents" with nine sections (including "Ritual and Religion" and "Popular Entertainment") enables the user to explore dance in its cultural and social aspects, while topical essays complement the 2,000-plus entries. Heavily illustrated with black-and-white photographs, the encyclopedia captures the fluid movement of dance; with its depth and scope, this outstanding work has carved a well-deserved niche".--"Outstanding Reference Sources : the 1999 Selection of New Titles", American Libraries, May 1999. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.
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