Neurotechnologies of the Self: Mind, Brain and Subjectivity by Jonna Brenninkmei

Description: Neurotechnologies of the Self by Jonna Brenninkmeijer Taking care of oneself is increasingly interpreted as taking care of ones brain. This book explores how the use of brain devices to understand or improve the self changes peoples subjectivity.This book describes how the effects of several brain devices were and are demonstrated; FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Taking care of oneself is increasingly interpreted as taking care of ones brain. Apart from pills, books, food, and games for a better brain, people can also use neurotechnologies for self-improvement. This book explores how the use of brain devices to understand or improve the self changes peoples subjectivity.This book describes how the effects of several brain devices were and are demonstrated; how brains and selves interact in the work of early brainwave scientists and contemporary practitioners; how users of neurofeedback (brainwave training) constitute a new mode of self that is extended with a brain and various other (physiological, psychological, material, and sometimes spiritual) entities, and; how clients, practitioners and other actors (computers, brain maps, brainwaves) perform a dance of agency during the neurofeedback process. Through these topics, Jonna Brenninkmeijer provides a historical, ethnographical, and theoretical exploration ofthe mode of being that is constituted when people use a brain device to improve themselves. Back Cover Taking care of oneself is increasingly interpreted as taking care of ones brain. Apart from pills, books, food, and games for a better brain, people can also use neurotechnologies for self-improvement. This book explores how the use of brain devices to understand or improve the self changes peoples subjectivity. This book describes how the effects of several brain devices were and are demonstrated; how brains and selves interact in the work of early brainwave scientists and contemporary practitioners; how users of neurofeedback (brainwave training) constitute a new mode of self that is extended with a brain and various other (physiological, psychological, material, and sometimes spiritual) entities, ∧ how clients, practitioners and other actors (computers, brain maps, brainwaves) perform a dance of agency during the neurofeedback process. Through these topics, Jonna Brenninkmeijer provides a historical, ethnographical, and theoretical exploration of the mode of being that is constituted when people use a brain device to improve themselves. Jonna Brenninkmeijer is a researcher at Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands. She previously conducted her doctoral research at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, and was a postdoctoral researcher at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, UK. Author Biography Jonna Brenninkmeijer works at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. She previously conducted her doctoral research at the University of Groningen, and was a postdoctoral researcher at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, UK, and at the Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Table of Contents Preface.- Chapter 1. Brain Devices and the Marvel.- Chapter 2.- Glancing Behind the Scenes.- Chapter 3. Taking Care of Ones Brain.- Intermezzo: From Self to Others to Agents.- Chapter 4. Neurofeedback as a Dance of Agency.- Chapter 5. Reflection and Conclusion.- Summary. Review "Brenninkmeijer (Univ. of Groningen, Netherlands) explores electronic brain therapies with the primary focus on neurofeedback. This book is as much about philosophy as it is a review of neurotechnologies. … This book is … for those delving into the philosophy of caring for ones brain." (J. Swiatek, Choice, Vol. 54 (6), February, 2017) Review Quote "Brenninkmeijer (Univ. of Groningen, Netherlands) explores electronic brain therapies with the primary focus on neurofeedback. This book is as much about philosophy as it is a review of neurotechnologies. ... This book is ... for those delving into the philosophy of caring for ones brain." (J. Swiatek, Choice, Vol. 54 (6), February, 2017) Details ISBN1137533854 Author Jonna Brenninkmeijer Language English Year 2016 ISBN-10 1137533854 ISBN-13 9781137533852 Format Hardcover Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Pages 169 Media Book Edition 1st Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Subtitle Mind, Brain and Subjectivity Place of Publication Basingstoke Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 128.2 Short Title Neurotechnologies of the Self DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-53386-9 Publication Date 2016-06-15 UK Release Date 2016-06-15 AU Release Date 2016-06-15 NZ Release Date 2016-06-15 Illustrations 4 Illustrations, color; 1 Illustrations, black and white; XIII, 169 p. 5 illus., 4 illus. in color. Edition Description 1st ed. 2016 Alternative 9781349709854 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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