The Theatre of Nuclear Science

Weapons, Power, and the Scientists Behind it All

Jeanne Tiehen

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Routledge
31 May 2023

The Arts: General & Reference; Theatre Studies; Plays & playscripts; Literary studies: general; Literary studies: plays & playwrights; Nuclear structure physics; Life sciences: general issues; Mechanical engineering; Environmental science, engineering & technology

Series: Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies

The Theatre of Nuclear Science theoretically explores theatrical representations of nuclear science to reconsider a science that can have consequences beyond imagination.

Focusing on a series of nuclear science plays that span the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and including performances of nuclear science in museums, film, and media, Jeanne Tiehen argues why theatre and its unique qualities can offer important perspectives on this imperative topic.

This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of theatre, politics, and literature.

By: Jeanne Tiehen
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9781032131436
ISBN 10: 1032131438
Series: Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 31 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Introduction: The Nuclear Stage 0.1 Seeing Science as a Part of Culture, Us, and I 0.2 Using Phenomenology 0.3 History in the Making Chapter One: A Matter of Time Copenhagen’s Uncertainty of Time and Truth Time Off Stage, Time On Stage Exploring Nuclear Science Museums: Timelines, Space, and Place Conclusion: A Tense Time Chapter Two: The Power of a Human 2.1 In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Scientist on Trial 2.2 Embodiment on Stage and of History 2.3 Reykjavik and the Negotiations for all Humankind 2.4 Conclusion: Human Perspective Chapter Three: Doomful Disaster and Responsibility 3.1 The Children and the Question of Guilt 3.2 The Phenomenology of Doom on Stage and Ethical Responses 3.3 Illuminating Invisible Dangers and Deciding Responsibility in Chernobyl 3.4 Conclusion: Power Problems Chapter Four: The Limits of Reason 4.1 End of the World and Logical Loopholes 4.2 The Impossible Humor of Nuclear Weapons 4.3 The Physicists and Sensible Absurdity 4.4 Conclusion: The Last Laugh Chapter Five: Future Imaginings 5.1 Possibilities on Stage: Three Plays that Look Ahead 5.2 Visions of the Future on Stage 5.3 Conclusion: Tethered to the Future Conclusion: An Ending Untold Index

Dr. Jeanne Tiehen is Assistant Professor of Theatre at Susquehanna University, Pennsylvania, USA.