
Psychodynamic Neurology
Dreams, Consciousness, and Virtual Reality
Allan Hobson(Author)
CRC Press
1st Edition
Published on 15. October 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
282 pages
978-1-4822-6054-0 (ISBN)
Description
Psychodynamic Neurology: Dreams, Consciousness, and Virtual Realty presents a novel way of thinking about the value of dreaming, based in solid comprehension of scientific research on sleep and dreams, but with deep understanding of psychoanalytic and other interpretations of dreams.
This book:
Surveys the remarkable history of sleep research over the past few decades
Examines the neurobiology of sleep and its implications for consciousness and well-being
Addresses the nature of waking and dreaming consciousness and how they are deeply related
Presents the neurogenesis, function, and clinical importance of a brain-based dream theory
Our dreams are a mixture of anticipated virtual as well as remembered real experience. This book tells the story of how neuroscience has helped us reach this startling and exciting conclusion and how the new scientific model builds upon and departs from the dream theories of the past.
This book:
Surveys the remarkable history of sleep research over the past few decades
Examines the neurobiology of sleep and its implications for consciousness and well-being
Addresses the nature of waking and dreaming consciousness and how they are deeply related
Presents the neurogenesis, function, and clinical importance of a brain-based dream theory
Our dreams are a mixture of anticipated virtual as well as remembered real experience. This book tells the story of how neuroscience has helped us reach this startling and exciting conclusion and how the new scientific model builds upon and departs from the dream theories of the past.
Reviews / Votes
"With an intriguing integration of psychodynamic theory and modern sleep research, this book presents a unique understanding of dreaming and its importance. The author looks at the current understanding of sleep and dreams to help with a more modern understanding of psychoanalytic thinking. The book is written for a wide-ranging audience of individuals in psychiatry, neurology, and brain sciences, as well as those interested in a more philosophical understanding of human consciousness."-Michael Easton, MD, Rush University Medical Center
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
436 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4822-6054-0 (9781482260540)
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Person
Allan Hobson
Content
Historical Background: The Mind-Brain Schism of 1900. Neurological Development: Sleep and Dream Science. Lucid Dreaming: Splitting Primary and Secondary Consciousness. Hypnosis: Entering The Brain-Mind via the Brain Stem Cellar. Let There Be Light: Information Creation and Management. Central Heating: Keeping Warm While Dreaming. Religion and Sexuality: A Civil War in the Brain-Mind. The Psychodynamic Ego: An Epigenetic Self. The Transcendental Ego: Art and Science of the Brain-Mind. Instincts and Emotions: Ethology of the Brain-Mind. Psychopathology: Dysfunction of the Brain-Mind. Memory: Epigenetic and Experiential Aspects. Post-Freudian Revisions: Further Attacks on Psychoanalysis and Alternative Models. Altered States: Toward a Science of the Brain-Mind. Brain-Mind Dream Interpretation: A New Project for Scientific Psychology.