Was Heisenberg Uncertain About His Sleep?
- Lichstein, Kenneth L.
- Durrence, H. Heith
- Riedel, Brant W.
- Taylor, Daniel J.
- Bush, Andrew J.
- Rattenborg, Niels C.
- Walsh, James K.
Reviews the book “Epidemiology of Sleep: Age, Gender, and Ethnicity” by K. L. Lichstein, et al. (2004; see record 2004-16236-000) which sets out to provide a systematic and unbiased evaluation to answer questions about how people sleep. The book is a detailed account of the methodology employed and results obtained in a comprehensive survey of sleep patterns of people living in the Memphis, TN, area. The reviewers conclude that, although the book does not present striking new findings, it does contribute a unique database for self-assessment of sleep, serves as a solid review of the epidemiology of sleep, and thoroughly discusses the difficult methodological issues inherent in population studies of sleep and sleep disorders. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)