The Essential Book of Consciousness
Master the Mysteries of Consciousness in 12 Short Chapters
Published on 7. April 2026
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-3988-5831-2 (ISBN)
Description
Explore the intriguing subject of human consciousness in this beautiful pocket volume, written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney.
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-color guide, Rooney explores the philosophical conundrums and scientific breakthroughs surrounding consciousness and shows how leading thinkers have sought to understand the enigma of awareness.
Covering subjects such as mind-body dualism, the nature of thought, the 'easy' and 'hard' problems of consciousness and free will, The Essential Book of Consciousness provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.
• Illustrated with full-color images and diagrams throughout
• Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting
• This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curious
ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Concepts 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.
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-color guide, Rooney explores the philosophical conundrums and scientific breakthroughs surrounding consciousness and shows how leading thinkers have sought to understand the enigma of awareness.
Covering subjects such as mind-body dualism, the nature of thought, the 'easy' and 'hard' problems of consciousness and free will, The Essential Book of Consciousness provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.
• Illustrated with full-color images and diagrams throughout
• Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting
• This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curious
ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Concepts 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.
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Edition
Not for Online ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 162 mm
Width: 134 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
376 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3988-5831-2 (9781398858312)
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Anne Rooney is an award-winning author who has written several bestselling books on history, philosophy and science. She was longlisted for the prestigious Aventis Science Prize in 2004, was shortlisted for the ALCS Educational Writers' Award in 2015 and won the School Library Association Information Book Award in 2018. She has a degree and a PhD from Trinity College, Cambridge and has been a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Newnham College, Cambridge. Her books have been translated into 22 languages.