Affective Neuroscience PAPERBACK 9780195178050

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Explore the biological underpinnings of emotions with "Affective Neuroscience: The Foundations of Human and Animal Emotions" by Jaak Panksepp. This comprehensive book offers a readable yet in-depth look at the neural systems that govern emotions in both humans and animals, challenging the notion that emotions are merely illusory concepts. Panksepp presents a clear conceptual framework for understanding emotional systems of the brain, integrating vast amounts of neurobehavioral knowledge including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurochemistry. The book delves into the neural sources of fundamental emotional tendencies, covering topics such as pleasure, fear, anger, sexuality, social bonds, and playfulness. It also addresses complex issues related to human consciousness and the psychiatric implications of this research. A vital contribution to the understanding of emotional biology since Darwin. Key Features: * Provides a conceptual framework for studying emotional systems of the brain. * Offers an in-depth summary of relevant neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurochemistry. * Presents an integrative theoretical viewpoint on affective consciousness and primordial self-organization. * Includes discussions on human evolution, language, and dualistic thought modes. Product Summary: Affective Neuroscience, Foundations of Human and Animal Emotions, Jaak Panksepp, Oxford University Press, English, ISBN 9780195178050, neurobiology, neuroscience, emotions, feelings, brain systems.