Encyclopedia of Sleep and Dreams
The Evolution, Function, Nature, and Mysteries of Slumber [2 volumes]
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While many books have been written on the subject of sleep and dreams, no other resource has provided the depth of empirical evidence concerning sleep and dream phenomena nor revealed the latest scientific breakthroughs in the field.
Encyclopedia of Sleep and Dreams: The Evolution, Function, Nature, and Mysteries of Slumber explores the evolution, nature, and functions of sleep and dreams. The encyclopedia is divided into two volumes and is arranged alphabetically by entry. Topics include nightmares and their treatment, how sleep and dreams change across the lifetime, and the new field of evolution of sleep and dream. While this book includes ample material on the science of sleep and dreams, content is drawn from a broad range of disciplinary contexts, including history and anthropology.
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Release date
June 12, 2012 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9798216145714
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9798216145714
- File size: 5726 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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October 1, 2012
Editors Barrett (psychologist, Harvard Medical Sch.) and McNamara (director, Evolutionary Neurobehavior Laboratory, Boston Univ. Sch. of Medicine) offer 330 entries by international contributors on the many aspects of slumber, including information culled from the areas of sleep medicine and sleep and dreams research. The large field of sleep disorders is examined in specific contributions such as, "Sleep in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease" and "REM Sleep Behavior Disorder." Unexpected entries include "Sumerian Dream Beliefs," "Creative Problem Solving in Dreams," "Body Dreamwork," and even a piece covering a website, "DreamBank.net: An Online Archive for Studying Dream Content." Some of the articles read like scientific studies ("Endocrinology of Sleep") and describe measures and methodologies. The relationship of dreams to literature (Shakespeare), music (Paul McCartney and the writing of "Yesterday"), and cinema (e.g., directors Georges Melies and Edwin S. Porter) is also discussed. Extensive entries include "Sleep and Dreams in Western Antiquity," "Sleep and Brain Networks," and "Sleep in Aquatic Mammals," which illustrate the broad range of topics covered. A guide to related topics found at the front of both volumes unites the cross references in a list that helps group interests. The referencing of many journal articles for current viewpoints, and the provision of an appendix of further resources make this a good source for students. VERDICT This is a great place to find a wide array of sleep topics and resources and will prove very helpful in understanding concepts and forming theses. A welcome update for library sleep and dream collections.--Barb Kundanis, Longmont P.L., CO
Copyright 2012 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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