Overview

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.

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Author:   Linda H. Hamilton
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Edition:   Revised and Thumb Indexed and Updated to Include New Develop
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.380kg
ISBN:  

9781567503449

ISBN 10:   1567503446
Pages:   130
Publication Date:   15 December 1997
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS FOR PERFORMERS Selection and Self-Investment The Role of Mentoring Technical Standards Work and Identity WEIGHT STANDARDS FOR THE STAGE AND SCREEN Defining Physical Parameters The Dancer's Dilemma The Etiology of Eating Disorders The Case of Ginger PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN THE ARTS The Family Unit The Stage Parent Peer Review Transference and the Role of the Leader FOCUSING THE SPOTLIGHT ON PERFORMANCE The Quest for Approval Discrepancies Between the Real and Ideal Self The Etiology of Performance Anxiety The Case of Leon OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND RETIREMENT Work Hazards Among Performers Physical Stress and Injuries The Emotional Costs of Disability Relinquishing the Dream PERFORMING ARTS PSYCHOLOGY Developing a Proficiency Treatment Protocols Ethical Issues in the Care of Performers Future Directions Appendix: An Overview of Narcissism Resource Directory References Author Index Subject Index

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