Neurochemistry of Consciousness: Neurotransmitters in Mind

This pioneering book explores in depth the role of neurotransmitters in conscious awareness. The central aim is to identify common neural denominators of conscious awareness, informed by the neurochemistry of natural, drug induced and pathological states of consciousness. Chemicals such as acetylcholine and dopamine, which bridge the synaptic gap between neurones, are the 'neurotransmitters in mind' that form the substance of the volume, which is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9027251568
• ISBN13: 9789027251565
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
• Length: 344 Pages