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“Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
Book Title
In Search of Sleep
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9781778400162

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Greystone Books LTD.
ISBN-10
1778400167
ISBN-13
9781778400162
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5057277235

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
In Search of Sleep : An Insomniac's Quest to Understand the Science, Psychology, and Culture of Sleeplessness
Publication Year
2023
Subject
Personal Memoirs, Internal Medicine, Mental Health, Sleep & Sleep Disorders
Type
Textbook
Author
Bregje Hofstede
Subject Area
Health & Fitness, Biography & Autobiography, Psychology, Medical
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Item Length
8.8 in
Item Width
5.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-279108
Reviews
"In this engaging and lively journey into the world of sleep, Bregje Hofstede questions both the pervasive biological view of insomnia and the self-help tips that don't help much at all. An illuminating and graceful book that will genuinely enlighten readers." -- Darian Leader, author of Why Can't We Sleep?, "Bregje Hofstede is an extraordinary writer." -- Rutger Bregmans, author of Utopia for Realists and Humankind: A Hopeful History "In this engaging and lively journey into the world of sleep, Bregje Hofstede questions both the pervasive biological view of insomnia and the self-help tips that don't help much at all. An illuminating and graceful book that will genuinely enlighten readers." -- Darian Leader, author of Why Can't We Sleep?, "An eye-opening exploration of insomnia as a call to action--not to buy new blackout blinds or swallow sedatives but to tackle the insidious sleep thieves that rob us day and night." --Adriana Barton, author of Wired for Music "Bregje Hofstede is an extraordinary writer." -- Rutger Bregmans, author of Utopia for Realists and Humankind: A Hopeful History "In this engaging and lively journey into the world of sleep, Bregje Hofstede questions both the pervasive biological view of insomnia and the self-help tips that don't help much at all. An illuminating and graceful book that will genuinely enlighten readers." -- Darian Leader, author of Why Can't We Sleep?, "An eye-opening exploration of insomnia as a call to action--not to buy new blackout blinds or swallow sedatives but to tackle the insidious sleep thieves that rob us day and night." --Adriana Barton, author of Wired for Music "Bregje Hofstede is an extraordinary writer." -- Rutger Bregman, author of Utopia for Realists and Humankind: A Hopeful History "In this engaging and lively journey into the world of sleep, Bregje Hofstede questions both the pervasive biological view of insomnia and the self-help tips that don't help much at all. An illuminating and graceful book that will genuinely enlighten readers." -- Darian Leader, author of Why Can't We Sleep?, "An eye-opening exploration of insomnia as a call to action--not to buy new blackout blinds or swallow sedatives but to tackle the insidious sleep thieves that rob us day and night." --Adriana Barton, author of Wired for Music "Bregje Hofstede is an extraordinary writer." --Rutger Bregman, author of Utopia for Realists and Humankind: A Hopeful History "In this engaging and lively journey into the world of sleep, Bregje Hofstede questions both the pervasive biological view of insomnia and the self-help tips that don't help much at all. An illuminating and graceful book that will genuinely enlighten readers." --Darian Leader, author of Why Can't We Sleep?
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
616.84982
Synopsis
"Bregje Hofstede is an extraordinary writer."--Rutger Bregmans, author of Utopia for Realists and Humankind: A Hopeful History Jenny Odell's How to Do Nothing meets Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep in this fascinating deep-dive into the science and history of sleep. In Search of Sleep is both a self-help manual for insomniacs, and a sweeping critique of the hustle culture that blinds us to the real reasons we lie awake at night: from politics to pandemics to poverty. Amsterdam-based writer Bregje Hofstede struggled with insomnia for 10 years, but advice from doctors and books always felt lacking in perspective. Wasn't insomnia more than just an individual struggle? Might it also be a rational reaction to our increasingly turbulent world? Unlike the vast majority of books about sleep, In Search of Sleep examines insomnia as both a physical and psychological condition and an early warning sign that something is off in society. As Hofstede points out, studies show that insomnia increased during the pandemic and that people with less money sleep the worst. She also shows that sleeplessness is tied inextricably to loneliness, while meaningful relationships can provide the security we need to slumber. Interweaving neuroscience, cultural anthropology, history, and interviews with experts, In Search of Sleep invites us to see insomniacs as oracles, not oddballs, and offers a unique way forward for the sleep-deprived and the dreamless. If we are aware of both the small and large forces that keep us awake, then we can begin to take political action, reimagine the role of sleep in our own lives, and rid ourselves of insomnia for good., "Bregje Hofstede is an extraordinary writer."-Rutger Bregmans, author of Utopia for Realists and Humankind: A Hopeful History Jenny Odell's How to Do Nothing meets Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep in this fascinating deep-dive into the science and history of sleep. In Search of Sleep is both a self-help manual for insomniacs, and a sweeping critique of the hustle culture that blinds us to the real reasons we lie awake at night: from politics to pandemics to poverty. Amsterdam-based writer Bregje Hofstede struggled with insomnia for 10 years, but advice from doctors and books always felt lacking in perspective. Wasn't insomnia more than just an individual struggle? Might it also be a rational reaction to our increasingly turbulent world? Unlike the vast majority of books about sleep, In Search of Sleep examines insomnia as both a physical and psychological condition and an early warning sign that something is off in society. As Hofstede points out, studies show that insomnia increased during the pandemic and that people with less money sleep the worst. She also shows that sleeplessness is tied inextricably to loneliness, while meaningful relationships can provide the security we need to slumber. Interweaving neuroscience, cultural anthropology, history, and interviews with experts, In Search of Sleep invites us to see insomniacs as oracles, not oddballs, and offers a unique way forward for the sleep-deprived and the dreamless. If we are aware of both the small and large forces that keep us awake, then we can begin to take political action, reimagine the role of sleep in our own lives, and rid ourselves of insomnia for good., Jenny Odell's How to Do Nothing meets Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep in this fascinating deep-dive into the science and history of sleep. In Search of Sleep is both a self-help manual for insomniacs, and a sweeping critique of the hustle culture that blinds us to the real reasons we lie awake at night: from politics to pandemics to poverty. Amsterdam-based writer Bregje Hofstede struggled with insomnia for 10 years, but advice from doctors and books always felt lacking in perspective. Wasn't insomnia more than just an individual struggle? Might it also be a rational reaction to our increasingly turbulent world? Unlike the vast majority of books about sleep, In Search of Sleep examines insomnia as both a physical and psychological condition and an early warning sign that something is off in society. As Hofstede points out, studies show that insomnia increased during the pandemic and that people with less money sleep the worst. She also shows that sleeplessness is tied inextricably to loneliness, while meaningful relationships can provide the security we need to slumber. Interweaving neuroscience, cultural anthropology, history, and interviews with experts, In Search of Sleep invites us to see insomniacs as oracles, not oddballs, and offers a unique way forward for the sleep-deprived and the dreamless. If we are aware of both the small and large forces that keep us awake, then we can begin to take political action, reimagine the role of sleep in our own lives, and rid ourselves of insomnia for good. 'Bregje Hofstede is an extraordinary writer.' -- Rutger Bregmans, author of Utopia for Realists and Humankind: A Hopeful History
LC Classification Number
RC548

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