The second edition of The Neurology of Consciousness is a comprehensive update of this groundbreaking work on human consciousness. This seminal text is the first in its field to summarize the neuroanatomical and functional foundations of consciousness through a lesional approach, utilizing insights from neurological patients. Since the initial publication in 2009, significant advancements in scientific methodologies have made the exploration of consciousness more accessible than ever. In particular, the examination of disorders, disruptions, and disturbances of consciousness has greatly enriched our understanding of the biological basis of human consciousness. The release of this new edition is both critical and timely for the ongoing exploration of the consciousness field.
In this vital update, revised and new contributions from internationally renowned researchers—edited by leading experts in consciousness research—offer a unique and comprehensive focus on human consciousness. The updated edition of The Neurobiology of Consciousness remains an indispensable resource for researchers and students engaged in the cognitive neuroscience of consciousness and related disorders. It is also essential for neuroscientists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and neurologists who are contemplating the philosophical, ethical, sociological, political, and religious implications of consciousness.
- New chapters on the neuroanatomical basis of consciousness and short-term memory, alongside expanded coverage of comas and neuroethics, including the ethics of brain death.
- This edition is the first comprehensive, authoritative collection detailing disorders of consciousness and their role in studying the neural correlates of conscious perception in humans.
- Features both revised and new chapters from top international researchers in the field, including Christof Koch, Marcus Raichle, Nicholas Schiff, Joseph Fins, and Michael Gazzaniga.
Discover the profound depths of human consciousness with this essential text that bridges neuroscience and philosophical inquiry. Whether
Authors:
Steven Laureys MD PhD (Editor)
Edition:
2nd
Publication Date:
November 5, 2015
