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The stigmatization of mental illness in film has been well documented in literature. Little has been written, however, about the ability of movies to portray mental illness sympathetically and accurately. People Like Ourselves: Portrayals of Mental Illness in the Movies fills that void with a close look at mental illness in more than seventy American movies, beginning with classics such as The Snake Pit and Now, Voyager and including such contemporary successes as A Beautiful Mind and As Good as It Gets. Films by legendary directors Billy Wilder, William Wyler, Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and John Cassavetes are included. Through the examination of universal themes relating to one's self and society, the denial of reality, the role of women, creativity, war, and violence, Zimmerman argues that these ground-breaking films defy stereotypes, presenting sympathetic portraits of people who are mentally ill, and advance the movie-going public's understanding of mental illness, while providing insight into its causes, diagnosis, and treatment. More importantly, they portray mentally ill people as ordinary people with conflicts and desires common to everyone. Like the motion pictures it revisits, this fascinating book offers insight, entertainment, and a sense of understanding.

As Jacqueline Woodson has taken an increasing number of risks with her themes, she has also continued to develop as an artist. This volume includes a critical analysis of how Woodson's life and work intertwine and of the themes and her own goals as a writer and artist.

This directory for immigrant professionals helps them get started in building a career in the US. It provides general information about the American culture and process for developing a career, and understanding and working with the American higher education system.

New in Paperback!"e;...a model for the kind of study that other denominations now deserve and need."e;-THE CHRISTIAN CENTURY"e;...a sympathetic but balanced treatment...Important for social history collections and essential for those emphasizing the sociology of religion or American religious history."e;-CHOICE"e;...a selective, yet sensitive, authentic account of the movement...No available work competes...in its description of the varied phenomena of the holiness movement."e;-LEON O. HYNSON, CHRISTIAN SCHOLAR'S REVIEWCloth edition previously published in 1974.

Vidor recounts his early days in Texas, his years at the birth of Hollywood, and his rise through the MGM Studios to become a prominent film director.

"An excellent introductory historical survey...an important resource to both literary scholars and followers of Jungian psychology."-ARBA "...a great help...succeeds quite well in achieving his stated purpose..."-PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES

Argues that political and technological changes have demonstrated the inadequacy of both just war theory and political realism in relation to modern war, and examines how these changes have transformed the way in which war is conceived and fought.

Too often directors and stage designers approach the architectural layout of theatres as obstructive to the creative process. Condee's book teaches theater professionals to work creatively within even the most restrictive theatrical space and transform it into an asset rather than an obstacle.Condee has interviewed hundreds of prominent American and British directors, designers, and actors, and provides photographs and groundplans of major American theatres. Each chapter tackles a different set of problems, offering thoughtful solutions to common obstacles. Theatrical Space is not only a useful textbook for students of theatre, but also a valuable resource for all directors and designers, both young and experienced. Paperback edition available April 2002. Cloth version previously published in 1995.

A study of the Gospel of Mark. It delineates the religious and theological insights of Mark's handling and organizing his material about fear, uncertainty and impurity, and treats separately the several "Anomalous Frightful" scenes, including the stilling of the storm and the Gerasene Demoniac.

Applicable for all types of libraries. Needs assessment can be defined as the process of using one or more techniques to collect and analyze data on library users or potential users. The guide includes the methodology and techniques for carrying out needs assessment projects, ranging from short-term assessments to long-term research or comprehensive collection assessments. Various types of data, techniques, and methodology are described, as are associated pointers and pitfalls.

A complete musical biography and an exhaustive bibliography with a catalog of David Diamond's works and premiere performances through 1986.

This book provides a comprehensive review of the dynamic field of geographical naming through the eyes of an expert. It is a vital addition to any library's collection of up-to-date research materials.

In a series of probing, innovative essays, Marc Aronson explores the true potential of Young Adult literature and revels in the passion of its readers he exposes the real problem with teenagers and reading: adult myths, projections and blind prejudices.

Bernard Vorhaus recalls his days as a writer and director of silent films. Working for Paramount and Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, Vorhaus crossed paths with many Hollywood stars, such as Greta Garbo and John Wayne. A pioneer, he was the first director to use flash-backs in the storyline of a film.

In this collection 14 scholars explore the past, the present, and the future of music librarianship through an examination of topics of importance to the profession.

A first reference that provides insights into both sides of Indian-white relations. Volume I covers events in the Southeastern Woodlands. Subsequent volumes will cover the Northeastern Woodlands, the Great Plains, and the Far West.

The Drunken Journalist: The Biography of a Film Stereotype analyzes the stereotype of the hard-drinking journalist, with the goal of discovering why it exists and how it operates in films.

Provides information on published visual images of American prints from 1946 to 1996 as well as biocritical information on printmakers working in this time period.

This is a book for anyone who tells stories-teachers, parents, and especially children's librarians. Although the storyteller must draw during the presentation, artistic ability is not necessary for success. All stories and poems in this collection of stories and poems with chalk-board drawings have been tested in library story hours and in visits to schools. Several are intended for the pre-kindergarten age group, and most are suitable for older children as well.

Ben Johnston is an American composer internationally known for his work with extended just intonation. This is a critical-analytical study of his early compositions, his studies with Harry Partch and John Cage, and his experiments with just intonation, serialism, indeterminacy, jazz, and finally, extended just intonation. Pieces are analyzed and biographical material is included. The main emphasis of the text, however, is on examining Johnston''s research about tuning and scalar theory as it relates to just intonation. For a long time Johnston worked in isolation; few people understood why someone would want to change the standard pitch system. But gradually, as his music began to be heard, especially his string quartets, performers and audiences experienced for themselves the kind of clarity and beauty that is possible with just intonation. This book is written for readers of varying musical backgrounds. Thos interested in studying and performing Johnston''s music will find the book helpful in understanding his notational system and learning how to listen for just intervals. Many examples and figures document the musical analyses, which explain his compositional techniques. With a foreword by John Cage, a catalog and discography of Johnston''s music, and a bibliography of the composer''s writings.

Collects together Knox's writings, published and unpublished, on various performers with whom he worked or was familiar, and on the art and craft of acting.

In the nineteenth century, use of the violone, a bass instrument with many sizes and variations, was nearly eliminated from musical repertoires, and its traditional parts were parceled out to other instruments such as the violoncello. The following phases of revival of the double-bass have been hampered by a lack of physical evidence and diligent research into the historical uses of the instrument. The Baroque Double Bass Violone is a comprehensive study that examines a cross-section of standard works to enhance contemporary violone research, and provide information for musicologists, music publishers, ensemble leaders, and revivalists, all of whom have been unable to reconstruct an essential part of Baroque music. This translation finally makes the most exhaustive study of the double bass violone accessible to English-speaking musical enthusiasts. The book includes lists of terminology, the most comprehensive bibliography to date, and 48 illustrations that make this a compendium of string bass research.

Serge Chaloff (1923-1957) is most widely remembered as the flamboyant baritone saxophone star with Woody Herman's 2nd Herd whose problems with drugs extended to erratic personal behavior. Nevertheless, there were many brilliant sessions featuring his work before and after his stint with Herman. This work attempts to bring them the recognition they deserve. Simosko details the life and music of Serge Chaloff in an engaging style, from his childhood in Boston, Massachusetts, through his untimely death in 1957. He also provides a discography of Chaloff's recorded output, much of which has been made available by the 1993 Mosaic Records release of The Complete Serge Chaloff Sessions.

Gathers all the available information on Arthur Foote (1853-1937), one of the most important American composers who worked creatively in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With bibliography and musical examples.

Examines the portrayal of the Soviet Union in American film, and shows how these films reflect the attitudes of Americans, as well as how each portrayal changed with the often uneasy relations between the two countries.

The autobiography of Joseph Henabery, the director of some of the biggest Hollywood stars of the 1920s including Douglas Fairbanks, Fatty Arbuckle, and Rudolph Valentino.

Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger successfully collaborated on 16 films over a period of 15 years, most often with their identities united as the Archers. To their credit are such classics as Black Narcissus, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, The Red Shoes, and The Tales of Hoffman.

From The Graduate to Revenge of the Nerds, this book delves into how movies treat the classroom.

Storytellers_librarians, teachers, parents_seeking a unique variation to traditional storytelling will welcome this collection of chalk talk stories. Of special interest, among the twelve stories, are tales for birthdays, Easter, Christmas, Halloween, and rainy days. Pre-school through grade 3.

Malcolm St. Clair was a master director of sophisticated silent comedy. This book traces his career, beginning with his start as a Mack Sennett Keystone Kop.