Alterations of Consciousness: An Empirical Analysis for Social Scientists

In a second edition, this investigation into cognitive reality explores consciousness manifestations such as sleeping, dreaming, hypnosis, trance, dissociation, and near-death experiences, supported by neuroscientific evidence. It also includes updates on sleep research, therapeutic discoveries related to psychedelics, empirical research into transcendent states, and anomalous phenomena.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2020
Publisher: American Psychological Association

In this groundbreaking exploration into the nature of cognitive reality, the author delves into a wide range of manifestations of consciousness, encompassing familiar states like sleeping and dreaming, as well as less familiar phenomena such as hypnosis, trance, dissociation, and near-death experiences. Drawing upon substantial new neuroscientific evidence, the author presents a compelling account of the occurrence and nature of these phenomena, shedding light on their potential purposes.

Additional significant updates in this second edition include the latest findings in sleep research, therapeutic discoveries related to psychedelics, empirical research into transcendent states, and advancements in the study of anomalous phenomena such as purported alien abductions and UFOs. A new conclusion explores an exosomatic theory of consciousness that provides a framework to account for the insights presented throughout the text.

This engaging and informative book is designed to enhance critical thinking skills and provide a deeper understanding of consciousness, reality, and the scientific endeavor. Whether you are a student or a curious reader, this text will offer valuable insights and provoke thought.

Weight: 518g
Dimension: 179 x 252 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433832673
Edition number: 2 Revised edition