Sleep and Society
Sociological Ventures into the Un(known)
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:23rd Jun '05
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Exploring the sociological aspects of sleep and their links to current health debates, this unique text discusses why sleep has been so neglected in sociological literature and 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 is the first sociological examination of sleep, making it important reading for academics and advanced students of medical sociology, health studies, and sociology, as well as for professionals and policy makers involved in the area.
'Sleep and Society provides an excellent inventory of the existing work in the now growing 'field' of sociological research on sleep...It belongs in the book shelf of every social scientist and will be an important tool for framing any sociological research on sleep.' - Brigitte Steger, University of Vienna
'Sleep and Society will make social scientists aware of the neglected third of social life and raise questions central to our lives. It belongs in the book shelf of every social scientist.' - Sociological Inquiry
ISBN: 9780415354189
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 680g
198 pages