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"An undisputed classic of modern film historiography, Kracauer'sFrom Caligari to Hitlerhad a major impact on the way we relate movies to history and society. Although Kracauer is not afraid of using such contested concepts as collective psychology and German 'soul,' his productive readings of Weimar films as harbingers of emerging fascism still resonate today. Leonardo Quaresima's engaging and erudite introduction is critical in situating Kracauer's project both in its historical moment and in our time."--Anton Kaes, University of California, BerkeleyKracauer, Siegfried is the author of 'From Caligari to Hitler A Psychological History of the German Film', published 2004 under ISBN 9780691115191 and ISBN 0691115192.
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