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This volume integrates past clinical findings with the latest
research on cerebral asymmetry in order to identify why humans
process information in different ways. A must for anyone who wants
to understand human cognitive nature further, specifically the
reasons why we are "wired" a certain way and whether these cortical
circuits are flexible enough to be altered, this book presents the
most up-to-date information on hemispheric differences within
normal and clinical populations. Its focus on sex, handedness, and
developmental differences is critical to the derivation of a better
perspective on how future research should be conducted in this
expanding science.
Iaccino begins by explaining basic brain structures and types of
cognitive styles assigned to each hemisphere. He then details
studies involving various clinical populations --
psychophysiological, split-brain, dyslexic, and psychotic -- to
support the claim that the two hemispheres are different,
morphologically and functionally speaking. Applying this clinical
research to the more normal population, the author uncovers
striking cortical variations between the sexes and between the
handedness groups, along with developmental changes which occur as
a function of time. Finally, he provides a detailed summary of the
previous chapters and highlights where asymmetrical research may be
headed in the future.
Exploring the relevance of Jungian theory as it applies to science
fiction, horror and fantasy films, this text demonstrates the
remarkable correlation existing between Jung's major archetypes and
recurring themes in various film genres. An introduction acquaints
readers with basic Jungian theory archetypes before proceeding to
film analysis. A diverse selection of movie and television
summaries illustrate the relationship between a particular Jungian
image and the examined films. Among the various Jungian patterns
studied are the father archetype, the split between persona and
shadow, the search for the grail, the alchemist traveler, and the
development of the child archetype. From Star Wars and Planet of
the Apes to Back to the Future and Indiana Jones, the
interdependence of Jungian theory and film themes and contents
unfold. Creative and innovative, this text unearths new Jungian
territory that will appeal not only to psychology and film studies
scholars and researchers, but also to those studying communication
and literature.
In this examination of the psychology of terror, Iaccino uses
Jungian archetypes to analyze significant works in the horror film
genre. In the past, Jungian archetypes have been used to interpret
mythologies, to examine great works of literature, and to explain
why sexual stereotypes persist in our society. Here, for the first
time, Iaccino applies such models as the "Cursed Wanderers," the
"Warrior Amazons," the "Random Destroyers," and the "Techno-Myths"
to highlight recurrent themes in a wide range of films, from early
classics such as Nosferatu to the contemporary Nightmare on Elm
Street and Alien series. With this innovative approach, Iaccino
gains a new perspective on the psychology of the often powerful
compulsion to be scared.
This collection of new essays focuses on The CW network's hit
television series Arrow - based on DC Comic's Green Arrow - and its
spin-offs The Flash, DC's Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl. Comic
book adaptations have been big business for film studios since
Superman (1978) and in recent years have dominated at the box
office - five of the 11 highest grossing films of 2016 were adapted
from comics. Superheroes have battled across the small screen for
considerably longer, beginning with The Adventures of Superman
(1952-1958), though with mixed success. The contributors explore
the reasons behind Arrow's success, the series' representation of
bodies, its portrayal of women, its shifting political ideologies,
and audience reception and influence on storylines.
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