The Modernization of Western Sleep: Or, Does Insomnia have a History?*.

The article discusses the history of sleep in the Western world. Details on biphasic patterns of sleep common before the Industrial Revolution are presented. Particular focus is given to changes in sleep behavior during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Topics discussed include insomnia, the effect...

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Publicado en:	Past & Present Vol. 226; no. 1; pp. 149 - 193
Autor principal:	Ekirch, A. Roger
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Oxford University Press / USA Feb2015
Materias:	Sleeping customs Health Sleep Sleep physiology Insomnia Social classes > History History
Acceso en línea:	Ver este registro en EBSCOhost

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Sumario:	The article discusses the history of sleep in the Western world. Details on biphasic patterns of sleep common before the Industrial Revolution are presented. Particular focus is given to changes in sleep behavior during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Topics discussed include insomnia, the effects of technology on sleep patterns, class differences in sleep behavior, time, the physiological aspects of sleep, and the treatment of sleep in popular advice literature.