The Joy of Noh by Katrina L. Moore - 9781438450605

Name: The Joy of Noh by Katrina L. Moore - 9781438450605
Brand: State University of New York Press

State University of New York Press

The Joy of NohEmbodied Learning and Discipline in Urban Japan\nAuthor(s): Katrina L. Moore\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: State University of New York Press, United States\nImprint: State University of New York Press\nISBN-13: 9781438450605, 978-1438450605\nSynopsis\nExamines Japanese later life learners involved in Noh theater.\n\nCentered on questions of identity formation, selfhood, and the body, this ethnography examines the experiences of later life learners in Japan. The women profiled are amateur practitioners of Noh theater, learning the dance and chant essential to this classic art form. Using a combination of observational, interview, and experiential data, Katrina L. Moore discusses the relevance of these practices to the women's everyday lives. Later life learning activities have been heavily promoted in Japan as a means for an aging population to remain healthy. However, many Noh practitioners experience their practice as a means of self-actualization beyond the goal of .