Fifteen of the foremost scientists in this field presented testable theoretical models of consciousness and discussed how our understanding of the role that consciousness plays in our cognitive processes is being refined with some surprising results.

Preface

Missing Links in the Evolution of Language
Consciousness as a Decision to Engage
Thinking about Brain and Consciousness
The Global Neuronal Workspace Model of Conscious Access: From Neuronal Architectures to Clinical Applications
Disorders of Consciousness; What Do We Know?- When Thoughts Become Actions: Imaging Disorders of Consciousness
Rhythmic Neuronal Synchronization Subserves Selective Attentional Processing
Studying Consciousness Using Direct Recording from Single Neurons in Humans
Intrinsic Activity and Consciousness
Beyond Libet: Long-term Prediction of Free Choices from Neuroimaging Signals
Subliminal Motivation of the Human Brain
From Conscious Motor Intention to Movement Awareness
Subject Index.