What is sleep? Why do we sleep? How much do we need, and what happens if we don't get enough? Are we modern people with busy lives suffering stress from 'sleep debt'? This book is about all aspects of sleep. From drowsiness at the wheel, to stress and insomnia, this is a subject that matters to people.Jim Horne gives an engaging account of what science has found out about sleep and problems related to sleep - from snoring to sleep apnoea. He highlights recent research and brings in brain physiology, psychology, medicine andsocial factors. As well as being richly informative, this book may just help you to get a good night's rest.In the EU, for example, truck drivers can drive for at least four hours continuously without a break, irrespective of the time of day. In the USA the recent changes to a#39; hours of service rulesa#39; for truck drivers still allow up to 11 continuous hours ofanbsp;...
Title | : | Sleepfaring |
Author | : | James A. Horne |
Publisher | : | Oxford University Press, USA - 2006 |
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