Encyclopaedia of Indian Theatre: 13: Theatre Libraries, Museums, Archives, Schools and Faculties

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Theatre libraries : worldwide scenario. 3. Theatre libraries in India: history and growth. 4. Theatre libraries at state-level. 5. Theatre art education: University faculties and Governmental organisations. 6. Non-Governmental Theatre Art Libraries and archives. Appendices.

The Encyclopaedia of Indian Theatre series is a major and pioneering initiative in which each volume offers an authoritative and exhaustive account of Indian Theatre in a particular subject area.

The present volume deals with Theatre Archives, Museums and Libraries which are great repositories of theatre resources and disseminators of  knowledge. The work also covers various faculties and Departments of Performing Arts and Theatre in Universities, Schools imparting training in histrionic art and stage crafts in India and abroad. The result is an illustrative reference guide book that surveys theatre heritage scattered worldwide. (jacket)