Provides an introduction to consciousness which does justice to science, philosophy, the mechanics of the mind and the experience of awareness. It opens with a ... » 

Provides an introduction to consciousness which does justice to science, philosophy, the mechanics of the mind and the experience of awareness. It opens with a ground-plan of consciousness and a detailed look at the brain. It then focusses on the science of sleep and waking and the science of sight. It explores a range of disorders which provide insight into the workings of consciousness. Zeman provides a historical chapter which describes the evolution of the human brain, human species and culture; the final chapters survey current theories of awareness. «