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William Indick

    Psycho Thrillers
    The Psychology of the Western
    Movies and the Mind
    Operation Orangutan
    Media Environments and Mental Disorder
    The Digital God
    • 2021

      Media Environments and Mental Disorder

      The Psychology of Information Immersion

      • 302 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Exploring the impact of literacy and digital communication, this book delves into how mediated information influences our cognitive processes, reshaping and rewiring our brains. It argues that our perception and understanding of information significantly shape our environments, suggesting that mental disorders may reflect our struggles to adapt to these media landscapes. The work invites readers to reconsider the relationship between media consumption and mental health in contemporary society.

      Media Environments and Mental Disorder
    • 2017

      November, 1962. Lieutenant Commander Ed Douglas has only six months of his seven years' national service left to serve when suddenly he is whisked from his position manning the Royal Navy Marines Careers office and into an exciting new operation: Operation Orangutan. Together with a group of Army Royal Marines and Royal Navy, and an eccentric civilian interpreter and guide, Poopalu Negri, Ed must enter the depths of the Malaysian jungle and try to capture a console panel from the Russians and face his most dangerous mission yet.

      Operation Orangutan
    • 2015

      The Digital God

      How Technology Will Reshape Spirituality

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Exploring the intersection of technology and spirituality, this book examines how digital media shapes our perceptions of the divine. It discusses the potential for virtual reality and brain-stimulating devices to enhance spiritual experiences, suggesting that the next stage of spiritual development may emerge from these innovations. The author forecasts a future where digital technology and neuroscience converge, leading to a transformative understanding of spirituality and the divine.

      The Digital God
    • 2012

      Ancient Symbology in Fantasy Literature

      A Psychological Study

      • 204 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.8(15)Add rating

      Exploring the connection between ancient myths and modern fantasy literature, this book delves into archetypal symbols found in folktales and fairytales from the Middle Ages. It illuminates the dreamscape of contemporary fantasy by analyzing these traditional stories, providing psychological insights into their symbolic figures and themes. This examination reveals how historical narratives continue to shape and influence the fabric of today's fantasy genres.

      Ancient Symbology in Fantasy Literature
    • 2008

      The Psychology of the Western

      How the American Psyche Plays Out on Screen

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

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      The Psychology of the Western
    • 2006

      Psycho Thrillers

      Cinematic Explorations of the Mysteries of the Mind

      • 196 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Exploring the intersection of psychology and cinema, this book delves into the psycho thriller genre, highlighting its fascination with mind control, madness, and altered realities. It examines iconic characters like Norman Bates, whose actions are rooted in genuine psychological disorders and analyzed through psychoanalytic theory. The narrative emphasizes how these films reflect deeper psychological themes, creating a unique blend of supernatural elements with real mental health issues, thus captivating audiences for generations.

      Psycho Thrillers
    • 2004

      Movies and the Mind

      Theories of the Great Psychoanalysts Applied to Film

      • 228 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.2(13)Add rating

      Exploring the psychoanalytic dimensions of film, this work utilizes the theories of prominent psychologists to decode the latent symbolism found in cinematic imagery, akin to dream analysis. It presents an eclectic framework for understanding film symbols and structures, drawing on a diverse range of classic and contemporary films, from Dracula to American Beauty. The final chapter focuses on Malcolm X, applying the discussed techniques in a practical analysis. The book is supplemented with a filmography, bibliography, and illustrative stills.

      Movies and the Mind
    • 2004

      Psychology for Screenwriters

      • 312 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.9(298)Add rating

      People's lives are made up of good and baddecisions, histories filled with triumph and pain, behaviors formed from alifetime of experiences -- your characters should be no different. But writingpsychologically complex characters requires an understanding of human behavior.Fortunately, you don't need a PhD in psychology to add complexity to yourscreenwriting. William Indick will help you add psychological depth to yourscript with insights from brilliant psychological theorists like Freud, Jung,and Adler. Get ready to create characters and conflict that will have youraudience begging for only one thing -- more.

      Psychology for Screenwriters