Sleep and Society

Paperback

Main Details

Title Sleep and Society
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Simon Williams
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9780415354196
ClassificationsDewey:394
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Edition New edition
Illustrations 1 black & white tables

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 23 June 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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 medicalisation 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.

Author Biography

Simon Williams is Reader in Sociology at the University of Warwick. He has published widely within the sociology of health, the sociology of the body, and the sociology of emotions. He is currently involved in a range of sleep-related projects and is co-organiser of the new Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) seminar series on 'Sleep and Society'.

Reviews

'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