Consciousness

A User's Guide

By: Adam Zeman

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Paperback | 6 August 2004 | Edition Number 1

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In this thought-provoking book, neurologist Adam Zeman offers an enlightening view of consciousness seen through the lenses of science and philosophy, enhancing his discussion with case studies of neurological patients and observations of young children's expanding mental worlds.
"An articulate . . . neurologist . . . covers many aspects of consciousness for general readers. His treatment of the disorders of knowledge is superb. If you were intrigued with "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, "you'll appreciate the book's] buildup to what Oliver Sacks described in that work. . . . Approachable and instructive."--William H. Calvin, "New York Times Book Review "
"A grand tour of the terrain of consciousness, as viewed from neuroscientific and philosophical perspectives."--Colin Beer, "Quarterly Review of Biology"
" Zeman] is uniquely qualified to write this particular book, whose chief merit is that it provides a summary of the current state of play in neurobiology, psychology, and philosophy. . . . A very useful book."--John R. Searle, "Los Angeles Times Book Review"

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"If you were intrigued with The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, you'll appreciate [the book's] buildup to what Oliver Sacks described in that work... Approachable and instructive." - William H. Calvin, New York Times Book Review; "interesting and well-written... Zeman's excellent new book communicates the excitement and vibrancy of an emerging field of study." - Geraint Rees, The Lancet"

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Non-Fiction Psychology States of Consciousness Conscious & Unconscious Self-Help, Personal Development & Practical Advice Popular Psychology Science Science in General Popular Science Cognition & Cognitive Psychology Philosophy

A note to the reader
Preface
Introduction	p. 1
Introducing consciousness	p. 11
As sweet by any other name? Consciousness, self-consciousness and conscience	p. 13
'The nerves in the brain, oh damn'em': a sketch of the human nervous system	p. 37
The capacity for consciousness	p. 75
The springs of awareness: the structural basis of consciousness (i)	p. 77
The brothers of death: pathologies of consciousness	p. 111
The contents of consciousness	p. 153
From darkness into light: the structural basis of consciousness (ii)	p. 155
'I cannot see you Charley, I am blind': clear-sighted blindness and blindsight	p. 197
The origins of consciousness	p. 241
The history of everything	p. 243
Consciousness considered	p. 277
Scientific theories of consciousness	p. 279
The nature of consciousness	p. 303
Epilogue	p. 343
Glossary	p. 348
Notes	p. 364
Suggestions for further reading	p. 388
List of figures and tables	p. 390
Index	p. 396
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