| Description |
ix, 198 p. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Changing theories and explanations of sleep: from ancient to modern times -- Sleep through the centuries: historical patterns and practices -- Sleep, embodiment and the lifeword (liebenswelt) -- The social patterning and social organization of sleep: inequalities, institutions and injustices -- Colonizing/capitalizing on sleep: medicalization and beyond -- Conclusions: remaining questions and the challenges ahead. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
Sleeping customs.
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Sleep -- Social aspects.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0415354188 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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0415354196 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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9780415354189 (hardback) |
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9780415354196 (pbk.) |
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9780203000885 (electronic bk.) |
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