Encyclopedia of Sleep and Dreams [2 volumes]: The Evolution, Function, Nature, and Mysteries of Slumber - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0313386641 ISBN 13: 9780313386640

Publisher: Greenwood Press, 2012

Synopsis

This fascinating reference covers the major topics concerning dreaming and sleep, based on the latest empirical evidence from sleep research as well as drawn from a broad range of dream-related interdisciplinary contexts, including history and anthropology. * 330 alphabetically arranged entries * An appendix provides resources for further reading, including online sources * A special index on dreams * Primary resources lists afer each entry for reference and review

About this title

Review:

"This two-volume set provides truly interdisciplinary coverage of sleep and dreams. . . . All entries are signed and feature references; the book includes a 36-page appendix of topically arranged additional resources and an excellent index. Summing Up: Highly recommended." - Choice

"Gathering empirical knowledge from many different disciplines, the editors of this set delve into the history, science, and folklore surrounding sleep and dreams. . . . The editors--a psychologist and a neurologist, respectively--have brought together an impressive list of contributors from around the world. . . . There is much here that will not be found in other reference sources." - Booklist

"This is a great place to find a wide array of sleep topics and resources and will prove very helpful in understanding concepts and forming theses. A welcome update for library sleep and dream collections." - Library Journal

About the Author:

Deirdre Barrett, PhD, is assistant clinical professor of psychology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Patrick McNamara, PhD, is director of the Evolutionary Neurobehavior Laboratory at Boston University School of Medicine, MA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwood Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0313386641
• ISBN 13: 9780313386640
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 904
• Editor: Barrett Deirdre, McNamara Ph.D. Patrick