«Stylish, witty and insightful» - The Wall Street Journal

«Makes us look at ourselves and the human mind in a series of fascinating ways» - New Scientist

«House is a pleasure to read. Like Oliver Sacks ...» - Los Angeles Review of Books

A new and attractive exploration of the mystery of consciousness and brain function. Despite decades of research and stunning imagery, the human brain remains largely unexplored.

«Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness» offers an extraordinary overview of contemporary consciousness research in twenty short and revealing chapters. Neuroscientist and author Patrick House describes complex concepts in accessible language, weaving neuroscience, technology, gaming, analogy, and philosophy into a tapestry that illuminates how the brain works and what allows us consciousness.

This remarkable book cultivates a sense of mystery and wonder about the relationship between our inner world and our environment.

«In addition to being an intellectual delight, it is also an aesthetic one. House writes like a dream, with great irony and elegance. This book is a gem.» - Robert Sapolsky, MacArthur Fellowship winner and author of Behave

«A particularly unusual but brilliant book ... with a voice that is conscientious and unique.» - Christof Koch, president and chief scientist of the Allen Institute for Brain Science

Pages: 272, Year of Publication: 0611, Dimensions: 12.6x12.6cm