Sleep: A Very Short Introduction

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Why do we need sleep? What is sleep? What happens when we don’t get enough? This Very Short Introduction addresses the biological and psychological aspects of sleep, providing a basic understanding of what sleep is and how it is measured, a look at sleep through the human lifespan, and the causes and consequences of major sleep disorders. The book describes dramatic breakthroughs in our knowledge of how sleep occurs, what it does, and what happens to our health if we do not have enough. The authors consider the impact of modern society, examining the relationship between sleep and our 24/7 culture.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 019958785X
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 1st edition (March 24, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 146 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780199587858
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199587858
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.7 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches

Customers say

Customers find the book informative and interesting, providing clearly explained summaries of current sleep research. They appreciate the pacing, which is concise and condensed much research into short chapters. However, opinions differ on readability – some find it well-written and easy to understand, while others consider it hard to read and not very exciting.

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