Psychodynamic Neurology by Allan Hobson Md

Psychodynamic Neurology by Allan Hobson Md

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.

"With an intriguing integration of psychodynamic theory and modern sleep research, this book presents a unique understanding of dreaming and its importanceThe 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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ISBN 13	9781482260540
ISBN 10	1482260549
Title	Psychodynamic Neurology
Author	Allan Hobson Md
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Inc
Year published	2014-10-15
Number of pages	282
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