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An updated edition of Moorcrofts 2003 volume, this new work reflects recent scientific advances in the area of sleep and disorders. As in the previous book, Understanding Sleep and Dreaming, this new edition serves as a compact overview for now sleep experts, covering physiological sleep mechanisms, brain function, psychological ramifications of sleep, dimensions of dreaming, and clinical disorders associated with sleep. It is accessibly written with specially boxed material that enhances the text. It also offers a good foundation for those who will continue sleep studies, while at the same time offering enough information for those who will apply this knowledge in other ways such as clinicians private practices or researchers. It is an excellent text for courses on sleep at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The section on sleep labs will show how computers have replaced former models of data collection and storage; includes the new area of the genetics of sleep; add a new box on teen sleep; insert a new box on the emerging information about how technology use affects sleep; emphasize the controversy over rampart, widespread sleep deprivation; and include a new box covering the connection between sleep loss and weight gain. Additional inclusions might incorporate current hot topics, such as the effect of shift work on sleep, sleep problems in adolescents, and nightmare treatment for people suffering from PTSD.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Understanding Sleep and Dreaming'? A: 'Understanding Sleep and Dreaming' primarily focuses on the physiological mechanisms of sleep, brain function, psychological impacts of sleep, and various clinical disorders related to sleep.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Understanding Sleep and Dreaming' is William H. Moorcroft.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its second edition, published on March 26, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Understanding Sleep and Dreaming' contains a total of 383 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include sleep mechanisms, the genetics of sleep, the effects of technology on sleep, sleep deprivation, and treatment for nightmares in PTSD.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in sleep studies? A: Yes, the book is designed to serve as a compact overview for both new and experienced sleep experts, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: Does the book include any special features? A: Yes, it includes boxed material that enhances the main text, providing additional insights on various topics.
- Q: When was 'Understanding Sleep and Dreaming' published? A: The book was published on March 26, 2013.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Understanding Sleep and Dreaming' falls under the category of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.