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Eluned Summers-Bremner

Insomnia - A Cultural History

English · Paperback / Softback

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Description

Shows that the roots and effects of insomnia are complex, and reveals how humans have employed art, science and witchcraft to understand and treat the affliction. This exploration of sleeplessness begins with the literature of ancient times, and finds its sufferers in prominent texts such as the "Iliad", the "Odyssey", and the Bible.

Product details

Authors	Eluned Summers-Bremner
Publisher	Reaktion Books

Languages	English
Product format	Paperback / Softback
Released	01.02.2010

EAN	9781861896544
ISBN	978-1-86189-654-4
No. of pages	176
Series	Foci FOCI
Subjects	Guides > Health Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine

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