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The Neural Control of Sleep and Waking
Jerome Siegel
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Description for The Neural Control of Sleep and Waking
Paperback. Why we need to sleep is not actually known, but it is a topic that continues to intrigue us. The author takes an historical approach to the subject and presents a largely chronological view of sleep research. He describe the main historical figures and their various theories and discoveries. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 430.
My first contact with “the other” Jerome Siegel came in 1973, when I moved to Los Angeles to do postdoctoral work at UCLA. My thesis work had been listed in a nationally available posting without any address. The Brain Inf- mation Service, thinking they knew where I was, listed “the other” Jerome Siegel’s Delaware address for reprint requests. I soon received a letter from Jerry along with the requests he had received and we have remained in c- tact ever since. I am occasionally reminded of my namesake when I meet a new colleague who is impressed that someone “so ... Read more
My first contact with “the other” Jerome Siegel came in 1973, when I moved to Los Angeles to do postdoctoral work at UCLA. My thesis work had been listed in a nationally available posting without any address. The Brain Inf- mation Service, thinking they knew where I was, listed “the other” Jerome Siegel’s Delaware address for reprint requests. I soon received a letter from Jerry along with the requests he had received and we have remained in c- tact ever since. I am occasionally reminded of my namesake when I meet a new colleague who is impressed that someone “so ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Number of Pages
212
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387954929
SKU
V9780387954929
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Reviews for The Neural Control of Sleep and Waking
"Aristotle wondered why we sleep. We still don't completely know why. This book discusses the biology of sleep in a casual, conversational tone. It assumes some knowledge of neurology and provides a 'refresher' chapter that is not exhaustive. It examines the nuts and bolts of sleep and waking, including the evolution of thinking about sleep, without overwhelming the reader with ... Read more