Sleepfaring
Subtitle: a journey through the science of sleep
By: Jim Horne.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
Subjects: Sleep; Sleep; Slaap
Description: Why do we sleep? How much sleep do we normally need, and what happens if you don't get enough? Jim Horne gives an account of scientific discoveries on sleep, bringing in brain physiology, psychology, medicine, and social factors. He also looks at controversial research on the amount of sleep we actually need.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-267) and index.