eBook - ePub
The Electromagnetic Fields of Consciousness
Brain Waves and Dreaming
- 292 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
About this book
The Electrical Fields of Consciousness: Brain Waves and Dreaming examines neuro-electrophysiology from its origins in the electrical fields of primitive organisms to its roles in the electrophysiologically defined states of human consciousness. This volume presents and cogently organizes the wide spectrum of information available as to how and why bioelectrical fields are used to define and function in supporting both life and consciousness. Integrating electrophysiology in a comprehensible manner into neuroanatomical, electromagnetic, and global platform theories of neuroconsciousness, this book brings together the wide spectrum of available data-based evidence regarding the physiology and functions of bioelectric fields and their relationship to consciousness.Chapters examine the origin and potential function of bioelectrical fields and EEG associations with conscious states, as well as the relationship between electrical fields and consciousness. Incorporating the basic science, clinical correlates, and functional potential of CNS bioelectrical fields, this book is a must-read for all working in the field of CNS electrophysiology or neuroconsciousness.
- Addresses our current understandings of the origin and potential functions of bioelectricity
- Integrates electrophysiology into current theories of neuroconsciousness, presenting within an historic research and clinical context
- Explores the origin, nature, bioenergetics, and potential genetic effects of synchronous physiologic electrical fields and their use as markers for life and death
- Addresses the definition and assessment of consciousness in human and non-human systems and reviews electrophysiological markers of wake and sleep consciousness states
- Discusses electrophysiologic drug and disease correlates as well as modern forms of electrical therapy
Information
Table of contents
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface : The electric brain
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 Intro: The search for markers of consciousness
- Chapter 2 Lightning and bioelectric pseudoscience—A short history
- Chapter 3 Formula consciousness: The other side of the equation
- Chapter 4 Conveying bioenergy
- Chapter 5 Life, death, and the music of the EEG
- Chapter 6 Brain wave theory
- Chapter 7 Space, time, and waves—The global workspace
- Chapter 8 The labyrinth of consciousness
- Chapter 9 The spike/waves of consciousness
- Chapter 10 Alpha wave consciousness
- Chapter 11 Sigma consciousness
- Chapter 12 Delta consciousness
- Chapter 13 Theta consciousness (Rapid eye movement sleep)
- Chapter 14 The other physiologic frequencies of consciousness: Focusing on gamma and subdelta
- Chapter 15 The ninth wave—Electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial alternating current stimulation, and other neuroelectric manipulations
- Chapter 16 Artificial neurons and perfect zombies
- Chapter 17 Electro-neuro-consciousness
- Chapter 18 Future consciousness
- Chapter 19 Neuroelectrophysiology—The oscillations of the neural network
- Index
Trusted by 375,005 students
Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.
Study more efficiently using our study tools.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access The Electromagnetic Fields of Consciousness by James F Pagel,J. F. Pagel in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience & Neuropsychology. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.