Kinesthetic Empathy in Creative and Cultural Practices

by Dee Reynolds (Editor), Matthew Reason (Editor)

A key interdisciplinary concept in our understanding of social interaction across creative and cultural practices, kinesthetic empathy describes the ability to experience empathy merely by observing the movements of another human being. Encouraging readers to sidestep the methodological and disciplinary boundaries associated with the arts and sciences, Kinesthetic Empathy in Creative and Cultural Practices offers innovative and critical perspectives on topics ranging from art to sport, film to physical therapy.

334 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2011

Reviews

[Tero · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unique subject. Every chapter interesting, particularly music and theater. Some of the chapters seemed too brief. Diversity of topics leaves some underrepresented. Left its reader wanting more topics & more chapters on theater, performance and music.

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some great chapters, others more like abstracts in terms of depth. Wide range of topics and practices covered. Good jumping off point for finding more in-depth resources. Very much from artist point of view, nothing written by neuroscientists.