Neuroscience of Consciousness |
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| Author:
| Sanes, Jerome N. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-12-815453-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2021 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science & Technology Books
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| Imprint: | Academic Press |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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Neuroscience of Consciousness is the first textbook that provides students and readers with a comprehensive introduction to the study of neuroscience of consciousness. Consciousness is considered one of the great "mysteries" of modern science. Connecting the mind and brain and investigating the 'neural correlates of consciousness' (NCC) have recently advanced the study of consciousness. This text details the major neural frameworks used to examine the research area including...
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Neuroscience of Consciousness is the first textbook that provides students and readers with a comprehensive introduction to the study of neuroscience of consciousness. Consciousness is considered one of the great "mysteries" of modern science. Connecting the mind and brain and investigating the 'neural correlates of consciousness' (NCC) have recently advanced the study of consciousness. This text details the major neural frameworks used to examine the research area including the global workspace theory and the information integration theory. A chapter dedicated to attention and consciousness assesses the relation and whether attention is indeed the gateway to consciousness. Using an integrated approach, the author combines studies of neurology, neuropharmacology, and psychology to provide readers with a foundational text to begin their studies in consciousness.
- Provides an overview of the major issues and scientific methods in neuroscience of consciousness
- Uses an multidisciplinary approach to aid in the full understanding of the topic
- Contains dedicated chapters on the machine, sleep and attention consciousness
- Includes suggested reading and discussion questions sections within each chapter