Sleep, Dreaming, and Sleep Disorders: An Introduction

by William H. Moorcroft

Overview

This is a comprehensive review of sleep (measurement, homeostatic, rhythmic, physiology, sleep in animals), dreaming (the nature of dreams, dream theories, dream interpretation), sleep disorders, and functions of sleep and dreams. It is an ideal text for undergraduates in Psychology, Biology, Nursing, and related areas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780819192516
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/04/1993
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	508
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.13(d)

About the Author

William H. Moorcroft is Professor of Psychology at Luther College.

Editorial Reviews

Intended as an introductory text for undergraduate students, this book provides a thorough review of sleep, the phenomena of dreams, and a discussion of sleep disorders....This is a lucidly written, clearly articulated examination of sleep, dreams, andsleep disorders, and offers a comprehensive review of the material.

Contemporary Psychology

Intended as an introductory text for undergraduate students, this book provides a thorough review of sleep, the phenomena of dreams, and a discussion of sleep disorders....This is a lucidly written, clearly articulated examination of sleep, dreams, and sleep disorders, and offers a comprehensive review of the material.--Contemporary Psychology

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