The encyclopedia of sleep and sleep disorders

Michael J. Thorpy, Jan Yager0816040893, 9780816040896, 9781438121000

Millions of people have experienced sleeprelated concerns, and millions more suffer from serious sleeping disorders. The lack of proper rest can lead to fatigue at work, affect alertness while driving as well as other serious physical and mental health problems. Written for both the lay reader and the professional, The Encyclopedia of Sleep and Sleep Disorders describes the important terms and topics related to sleep research and disorder treatment.

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Table of contents :
Contents……Page 4
Preface to the Second Edition……Page 6
Preface to the First Edition……Page 7
Acknowledgments……Page 8
Important Note and Disclaimer……Page 9
History of Sleep and Man……Page 10
Psychology and Sleep: The Interdependence of Sleep and Waking States……Page 32
A……Page 40
B……Page 65
C……Page 75
D……Page 91
E……Page 105
F……Page 116
G……Page 122
H……Page 125
I……Page 137
J……Page 153
K……Page 154
L……Page 157
M……Page 163
N……Page 173
O……Page 192
P……Page 201
Q……Page 220
R……Page 221
S……Page 233
T……Page 283
U……Page 290
V……Page 292
W……Page 295
X……Page 297
Y……Page 298
Z……Page 299
Appendixes……Page 300
Appendix I……Page 302
Appendix II……Page 304
Appendix III……Page 329
Appendix IV……Page 332
Bibliography……Page 335
Index……Page 338