Law as Performance: Theatricality, Spectatorshi. Peters**

Name: Law as Performance: Theatricality, Spectatorshi. Peters**
Brand: Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press

Explore the fascinating intersection of law and performance in "Law as Performance: Theatricality, Spectatorship, and the Making of Law in Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Europe." This compelling hardback delves into how theatrical elements and audience engagement shaped legal practices across different historical periods. Discover the rich history of legal performance, from its roots in ancient societies through the medieval and early modern eras. Julie Stone Peters, H. Gordon Garbedian Professor of English and Comp, offers profound insights into the ways in which law was not just codified but actively performed and experienced. This book is ideal for scholars, students, and anyone interested in legal history, performance studies, and the cultural construction of law. Uncover the dramatic dimensions of justice and how its presentation influenced its reception and authority. Product Summary: Law as Performance, Theatricality, Spectatorship, Making of Law, Ancient Europe, Medieval Europe, Early Modern Europe, Hardback, Legal History, Performance Studies, Julie Stone Peters.