The Essential Book of Consciousness

<p><b>Explore the intriguing subject of human consciousness in this beautiful pocket volume, written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney. </b><br><br>The study of consciousness is one of the more fascinating frontiers in science, combining aspects of neurology, psychology, evolutional biology and philosophy. In this highly-visual, full-colour guide, Rooney explores the philosophical conundrums and scientific breakthroughs surrounding consciousness and shows how leading thinkers have sought to understand the enigma of awareness.<br><br>Covering subjects such as mind-body dualism, the nature of thought, the 'easy' and 'hard' problems of consciousness and free will, <i>The Essential Book of Consciousness</i> provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.<br><br>• Illustrated with full-colour images and diagrams throughout<br>• Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting<br>• This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curious<br><br><b>ABOUT THE SERIES:</b> <i>Arcturus</i> <i>Concepts </i>is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.</p>