Oxford companion to consciousness (Oxford University Press, 2009)
Includes bibliographical references
"The Oxford Companion to Consciousness is the most complete authoritative survey of contemporary research on consciousness. Five years in the making and including over 250 concise entries written by leaders in the field, the volume covers both fundamental knowledge as well as more recent advances in this rapidly changing area." "Structured as an easy-to-use dictionary and extensively cross-referenced, the Companion offers contributions from philosophy of mind to neuroscience, from experimental psychology to clinical findings, so reflecting the profoundly interdisciplinary nature of the subject. Particular care has been taken to ensure that each of the entries is accessible to the general reader and that the overall volume represents a comprehensive snapshot of the contemporary study of consciousness." "The result is a unique compendium that will prove indispensable to anyone interested in consciousness, from beginning students wishing to understand a concept to professional consciousness researchers looking for the best characterization of a particular phenomenon."--BOOK JACKET.