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Dreaming as Delirium: How the Brain Goes Out of Its Mind,Used
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In this book J. Allan Hobson sets out a compellingand controversialtheory of consciousness. Our brainmind, as he calls it, is not a fixed identity but a dynamic balancing act between the chemical systems that regulate waking and dreaming.With a new foreword by the author.In this book, J. Allan Hobson sets out a compellingand controversialtheory of consciousness. Our brainmind, as he calls it, is not a fixed identity but a dynamic balancing act between the chemical systems that regulate waking and dreaming. Drawing on his work both as a sleep researcher and as a psychiatrist, Hobson looks in particular at the strikingly similar chemical characteristics of the states of dreaming and psychosis. His underlying theme is that the form of our thoughts, emotions, dreams, and memories derive from specific nerve cells and electrochemical impulses described by neuroscientists. Among the questions Hobson explores are: What are dreams? Do they have any hidden meaning, or are they simply emotionally salient images whose peculiar narrative structure refects the unique neurophysiology of sleep? And what is the relationship between the delirium of our dream life and psychosis?Originally published by Little, Brown under the title The Chemistry of Conscious States.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Dreaming as Delirium'? A: 'Dreaming as Delirium' explores the theory of consciousness proposed by J. Allan Hobson, suggesting that the brain-mind is a dynamic balance between the chemical systems that govern waking and dreaming.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Dreaming as Delirium' is J. Allan Hobson, a renowned sleep researcher and psychiatrist.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the relationship between dreams and psychosis, the nature of consciousness, and the neurophysiological underpinnings of thoughts, emotions, and dreams.
- Q: Is there a foreword in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a new foreword by the author, J. Allan Hobson.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Dreaming as Delirium' contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on November 12, 1999.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: 'Dreaming as Delirium' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Dreaming as Delirium' is categorized under 'Pet Loss'.
- Q: Does the book discuss the meaning of dreams? A: Yes, the book explores whether dreams have hidden meanings or are simply emotionally significant images influenced by the neurophysiology of sleep.