{"product_id":"kristeva-in-focus-from-theory-to-film-analysis-9781782385066","title":"Kristeva in Focus: From Theory to Film Analysis","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \tDealing with some of the major themes in film narratives, this book draws on the theories of French psychoanalyst Julia Kristeva. It looks at how narratives have changed over time, and considers the sources of our variable reactions to themes and representations of horror, strangers, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tIn addition to a selection of contemporary mainstream films, the major films for analysis are New Zealand “New Wave” films such as Alison Maclean’s \u003ci\u003eKitchen Sink\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCrush\u003c\/i\u003e; Vincent Ward’s \u003ci\u003eVigil\u003c\/i\u003e; and Jane Campion’s \u003ci\u003eSweety, An Angel at My Table\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Piano\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \t\u003ci\u003e\"An exacting, impressive survey of Julia Kristeva's intersection with film, Goodnow's book offers numerous insights into the influential critic's work and a useful summary of the scope and range of her inquiry...This is a solid piece of cogent critical analysis, rich in detail and insight.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e  ·  Choice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \tAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e \tPreface\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. Introduction to Kristeva\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tA first general concept: Order and disturbances of order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tA second pervasive concern: The text of society and history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tProximal history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. Horror - Basic concepts: The abject and its varieties\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tIntroducing \u003cem\u003eKitchen Sink \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe abject, borders, and images of pollution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tVarieties of the abject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. Horror - Specifiying the circumstances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe nature of rituals of defilement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe function of rituals of defilement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tQuestions about rituals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe knowledge that rituals imply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tDifferences among spectators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. Strangers - Basic concepts: Strangers without and within\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tAspects of continuity and change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tIntroducing two films: \u003cem\u003eVigil \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eCrush \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tWho is the stranger?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tWhat marks the stranger?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tWhat creates the tension?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tWhat is the narrative function of the stranger?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tWhen are tensions and changes most likely to occur?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. Strangers – Expansions: The stranger’s story\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tIntroducing \u003cem\u003eAn Angel At My Table \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe stranger's position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe stranger's feelings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe stranger's options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tAngel’s impact upon the spectator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. Love - Basic concepts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tAspects of continuity and change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\t\u003cem\u003eSweetie\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePiano\u003c\/em\u003e: An introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tWhat are the forms of love?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe difficulties of love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tLinks to change: Steps towards love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tTimes of difficulty and change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. Love - Expansions: Old and new discourses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tAspects of continuity and change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tCurrent discourses and their weaknesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe shape of new tales of love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe special case of motherhood and material love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 8. The text of society and history\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tThe paths for \u003cem\u003eVigil\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKitchen Sink\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tA rockier path: \u003ci\u003eCrush\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tCampion’s first feature: \u003ci\u003eSweetie\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tCampion’s second feature: \u003ci\u003eAngel\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tCampion’s third feature: \u003ci\u003eThe Piano\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tCross-cutting themes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \t\u003cb\u003eChapter 9. Some conceptual questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tKristeva's \"generations\" of feminist theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tOn ”men” and ”women”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tWomen’s voice, women’s writing, women’s genius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tSome reservations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \t\tA reminder of positives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \tEnd-notes\u003cbr\u003e \tReferences\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berghahn Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51042217853271,"sku":"9781782385066","price":25.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781782385066.jpg?v=1750953488","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/kristeva-in-focus-from-theory-to-film-analysis-9781782385066","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}