The Science of Consciousness

Psychology students are fascinated by consciousness but often find the topic puzzling. This is probably because there are different ways within the discipline to approach it. In The Science of Consciousness, top researchers from each of the three main areas of study introduce their angle and lead the student through the basic debates and research to date, ending with suggestions for further reading.
Max Velmans has structured this collection especially for use as a base for a course of lectures or seminars on consciousness. The Science of Consciousness will rapidly become known as the best student text in this field for undergraduates, graduates and lecturers.

Max Velmans is currently a Reader in Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London. He has around 50 publications on consciousness including two new books: "Understanding Consciousness" (Routledge, April 2000) and the edited "Investigating Phenomenal Consciousness" (John Benjamins, October 2000). He is a frequent speaker at international conferences in this area and has developed a course on "The Psychology of Consciousness" for over 20 years. Further details, on-line papers etc., available at http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/academic/ps/velmans.htm