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Altering Consciousness
Altering Consciousness
Subtitle:
Multidisciplinary Perspectives
Book Category:
Psychology > General
Author:
CardeA
Binding:
Hardcover
ISBN 10:
0-313-38308-1
ISBN 13:
978-0-313-38308-3
Price:
USD 124.95
Publication Year:
2011

Publisher Info

ABC CLIO.

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Book Description

From prehistoric caves to current raves and virtual reality technology, humanity has always sought to alter its consciousness. Altered states of consciousness can be achieved through dreaming, drumming, dancing, meditation, hypnosis, fasting, sex, and a number of other human activities. These strategies affect consciousness by mimicking the natural responses of our nervous system.