| The Person Behind the Mask: Guide to Performing Arts Psychology Contributor(s): Hamilton, Linda (Author) |
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ISBN: 1567503454 ISBN-13: 9781567503456 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $54.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1997 Annotation: Dr. Linda Hamilton's ground breaking book, The Person Behind the Mask: A Guide to Performing Arts Psychology, takes the reader on a vivid journey of the performer's private world, where personal insecurity often wages an unsuccessful battle against the stresses of the profession-whether these are unrealistic weight requirements, debilitating injuries, or stage fright. Intended for performers, teachers, and health-care workers, this is a book that describes the psychological problems of the stage, with a focus on education and prevention. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - General - Education |
| Dewey: 616.890 |
| LCCN: 97-22316 |
| Series: Publications in Creativity Research (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 5.86" W x 8.96" (0.45 lbs) 142 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Mentally Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dr. Linda Hamilton's ground breaking book, The Person Behind the Mask: A Guide to Performing Arts Psychology, takes the reader on a vivid journey of the performer's private world, where personal insecurity often wages an unsuccessful battle against the stresses of the profession-whether these are unrealistic weight requirements, debilitating injuries, or stage fright. Intended for performers, teachers, and health-care workers, this is a book that describes the psychological problems of the stage, with a focus on education and prevention. |