The End of the Circus: Evolutionary Semiotics and Cultural Resilience

by Paul Bouissac

Book Overview

This book analyses two features of the traditional circus that have come under increasing attack since the mid-20th century: the use of wild animals in performance and the act of clowning. Positioning this socio-cultural change within the broader perspective of evolutionary semiotics, renowned circus expert Paul Bouissac examines the decline of the traditional circus and its transformation into a purely acrobatic spectacle.

The End of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350244767
• ISBN13: 9781350244764
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"