a very short introduction Lockley, Steven W. creator Foster, Russell G. text bibliography enk Oxford New York Oxford University Press 2012 monographic eng

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xvi, 146 p. : ill. ; 18 cm. "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."--Publisher's web site. Sleep through the ages -- Sleep generation and regeneration -- The sleeping brain -- The reasons for sleep -- The seven ages of sleep -- When sleep suffers -- Sleep and health -- Society and sleep -- The 24-hour society. Steven W. Lockley and Russell G. Foster. Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-140) and index. Sleep QP425 .L63 2012 612.821 LOS 2012 9780199587858 (pbk.) 019958785X (pbk.) 2011945235 KIJ 111213 20231116101219.0