Williams, Simon J.

Sleep and Society

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ISBN 13:
9780415354196
author:
Williams, Simon J.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Routledge
language:
English
Publication Year:
2005
Pages:
198
Dimensions:
156 mm X 234 mm
Genre:
Medicine
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£51.18

Description

Sleep and Society: Sociological Ventures into the Un(known) by Simon J. Williams explores the sociological aspects of sleep and their links to current health debates.

This unique text examines significant modern issues such as the 24-hour society, sleep and work homelessness, dream analysis, the medicalization and commodification of sleep.

Written by a key international figure in medical sociology, this book is an important examination of sleep, making it relevant reading for academics, advanced students, professionals and policy makers involved in health studies, sociology and medical sociology.

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