Sleep and Society

Sociological Ventures into the Un(known)

AvSimon J. Williams

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2005-06-23
Mått:156 x 234 x 13 mm
Vikt:380 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:208
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780415354196

Utforska kategorier

Sociologi och antropologi inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

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’.

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'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

Innehållsförteckning

1. Changing Theories and Explanations of Sleep 2. Sleep Through the Centuries 3. Sleep, Embodiment and the Lifeword 4. The Social Patterning and Social Organization of Sleep 5. Colonizing/Capitalizing on Sleep 6. Conclusions