Awareness: What It Is, What It Does

Awarenessis an accessible, up-to-date examination of scientific thinking about the nature of consciousness. Written to be understood by the non-specialist, Chris Nunn begins by describing basic facts about the brain and the physical world. He then examines various theories of consciousness, highlighting their relative strengths and weaknesses, and their practical implications, especially for medicine and psychiatry. The study of awareness is currently a fast developing and controversial area. This book contains a state-of-the art overview of some of the most exciting theoretical and experimental advances. It will be of interest to a wide range of academics, students and general readers.