Psychocinematics: Exploring Cognition at the Movies
Psychocinematics: Exploring Cognition at the Movies brings film theory, philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience together to examine how movies engage viewers and how that experience can be studied scientifically. Its interdisciplinary focus suits readers interested in the overlap between cinema and cognition.
At a glance
- An edited volume bringing together perspectives from film theory, philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience.
- Explores how filmmaking techniques engage viewers' sensations, thoughts, and feelings.
- Introduces empirical study of movie experience, described in the listing as psychocinematics.
Reference price: $180.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Connects humanities and scientific perspectives on how audiences experience films.
- The 400-page length supports an in-depth treatment rather than a brief introduction.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | March 21, 2013 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 400 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0199862133 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0199862139 |
| Dimensions | 1.1 x 6 x 9.3 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.55 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying film theory alongside cognition and psychology.
- Researchers or students interested in empirical approaches to movie experience.
- Readers seeking an interdisciplinary perspective on cinema.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for practical filmmaking instruction or a general movie guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the book about?
It considers how movies engage viewers and introduces scientific approaches to studying movie experience, with contributions spanning film theory, philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience.
Who may find it useful?
It may suit readers exploring film studies, cognition, psychology, or interdisciplinary research on how audiences experience cinema.
How long is the listed edition?
The listing gives a print length of 400 pages.
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