Neurochemistry of Consciousness: Neurotransmitters in Mind
Elaine K. Perry, Heather Ashton, Allan H. Young (Editors)
Starting with a general introduction to brain chemistry, this volume takes the reader on a journey through normal brain processes, into the world of drug-induced changes in consciousness, and finally into the chilling world of dysfunctions in consciousness. In doing so, it does not seek to explain, or even to define, consciousness. Instead, significant information is provided on neurochemical correlates of well recognized states and alterations of consciousness. These include natural functions such as attention, memory, motivation, sleep and dreaming. Changes induced by drugs and by pathological states add further important information based on the premise that mechanisms associated with disrupting or abolishing consciousness will help to identify those underpinning normal conscious awareness.
年:
2002
出版:
1
出版社:
John Benjamins Publishing Company
语言:
english
页:
344
ISBN 10:
1588111245
ISBN 13:
9781588111241
系列:
Advances in Consciousness Research 36
文件:
PDF, 3.07 MB
IPFS:
,
english, 2002