Sleepfaring : a journey through the science of sleep
Horne, James (James A.)2007
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Total copies: 1
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.
Main title:
Sleepfaring : a journey through the science of sleep / Jim Horne.
Author:
Imprint:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007.
Collation:
256 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2006.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780199228379 (pbk)019922837X (pbk)
Dewey class:
613.794 HOR613.794
LC class:
RA786
Language:
English
BRN:
313173