The Mind at Night: The New Science of How and Why We Dream
the new science of how and why we dream
$42.28
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
30 March 2005
Summary
Psychologists and philosophers have long grappled with the mysteries of dreaming, and now-thanks largely to recent innovations in brain imaging -neuroscientists are starting to join the conversation. In this groundbreaking book, award-winning journalist Andrea Rock traces the brief but fascinating history of this emerging field. She then takes us into modern sleep labs across the country, asking the questions that intrigue us all: Why do we remember only a fraction of our dreams? Why are dr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780465070695 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0465070698 |
| Author: | Andrea Rock |
| Publisher: | Westview Press |
| Imprint: | Basic Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 30 March 2005 |
| Weight: | 331g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 127mm x 201mm |
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Critics Review
“Exceptionally lucid and engaging work of science writing.” Publishers Weekly “A well-written often entertaining look inside the mind.” Kirkus Reviews”
About The Author
Andrea Rock
Andrea Rock is the recipient of many awards in journalism, including the National Magazine Award, the prestigious Investigative Reporters and Editors Award, the Henry Luce citation for outstanding reporting, and the American Academy of Family Physicians Award for outstanding medical writing. She lives in New York.
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