Isbn: 9780465070695 - the mind at night: the new science of how and why we dream (17 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 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 ground-breaking 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 dreams usually accompanied by intense emotions? Can dreams truly spark creative thought or help solve problems? Are the universal dream interpretations of Freud and Jung valid? Accessible and engaging, The Mind at Night shines a bright light on our nocturnal journeys and tells us what the sleeping mind reveals about our waking hours.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reprint edition. 224 pages. 8.00x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Over the past few decades, there has been a revolution in scientific knowledge about why we dream, what's actually happening to the brain when we do, and what the sleeping mind reveals about our waking hours. Beginning with the birth of dream research in the 1950s, award-winning science reporter Andrea Rock traces the brief but fascinating history of this emerging scientific field. She then takes us into modern sleep labs across the country, bringing the scientists to life as she interprets their intellectual breakthroughs and asks the questions that intrigue us all: Why do we remember only a fraction of our dreams Why are dreams usually accompanied by intense emotion, such as fear or anxiety Can we really control our dreams without waking up Are universal dream interpretations valid Is dreaming our way of consolidating long-term memories and filtering the day's mental detritus Can dreams truly spark creative thought or help solve problems Accessible and engaging, The Mind at Night shines a bright light on our nocturnal journeys, while revealing the crucial role dreams could play in penetrating the mystery of consciousness.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorAndrea 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 Am.