Dreams on film : the cinematic struggle between art and science / by Leslie Halpern ; foreword by Robert Smither.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Halpern, Leslie, 1960-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2003]
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Table of Contents:
  • Pt. 1. Technical difficulties: changes in form
  • History of dream theory
  • Physiology of sleeping and dreaming
  • Dream structure
  • Sleep deprivation
  • Dreams under the influence
  • Waking up
  • Pt. 2. Creative differences: changes in content
  • Psychology of sleeping and dreaming
  • Dream interpretation
  • Altered states of consciousness
  • Visions and prophesies
  • Dreams as wish fulfillment
  • Dream themes: sex and death
  • Nightmares
  • Dream elements
  • Dream symbols
  • Reality vs. illusion.