The psychology of sleep
by OpenStories
Original author: Bolton Hall
"The Psychology of Sleep" by Bolton Hall is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores various theories and practices regarding sleep, emphasizing the importance of understanding sleep as a natural and essential function of life. It aims to provide insights into the psychological aspects of sleep and offers guidance on how to enhance sleep quality. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of sleep, beginning with the author's observations about its universal necessity and the common struggles people face in achieving restful sleep. Hall highlights that, despite the regularity with which humans sleep, many do not understand how to optimize this vital function. The introduction discusses the various theories associated with sleep, including its physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions, laying a foundation for the exploration of sleep's purpose and significance throughout the subsequent chapters.
The psychology of sleep, by Bolton Hall. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #64138.
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63 Chapters
- 1.Introduction487 words
- 2.Foreword327 words
- 3.Chapter I: Sleep690 words
- 4.Chapter II: How Much Sleep1,109 words
- 5.Chapter III: The Time of Sleep889 words
- 6.Chapter IV: What Sleep May Mean943 words
- 7.Chapter V: How to Go to Sleep1,249 words
- 8.Chapter VI: Sleep Is Natural710 words
- 9.Chapter VII: The Duplex Mind1,351 words
- 10.Chapter VIII: Wakefulness903 words
- 11.Chapter IX: Simple Causes of Wakefulness1,623 words
- 12.Chapter X: “light” Sleepers808 words
- 13.Chapter XI: The Gifts of Wakefulness1,517 words
- 14.Chapter XII: The Purpose of Sleep735 words
- 15.Chapter XIII: The Sleep of the Invalid829 words
- 16.Chapter XIV: The Sleeplessness of Pain1,319 words
- 17.Chapter XV: Opiates927 words
- 18.Chapter XVI: Devices for Going to Sleep1,362 words
- 19.Chapter XVII: More Devices for Going to Sleep828 words
- 20.Chapter XVIII: Still Further Devices1,228 words
- 21.Chapter XIX: Hypnotic Sleep1,369 words
- 22.Chapter XX: “perchance to Dream”1,383 words
- 23.Chapter XXI: Natural Living1,071 words
- 24.Chapter XXII: Fresh Air and Refreshing Sleep773 words
- 25.Chapter XXIII: The Breath of Life1,472 words
- 26.Chapter XXIV: Eating and Sleeping762 words
- 27.Chapter XXV: Sleeping and Eating1,063 words
- 28.Chapter XXVI: Some Modern Theories of Sleep1,063 words
- 29.Chapter XXVII: Early Theories of Sleep793 words
- 30.Chapter XXVIII: More Theories909 words
- 31.Chapter XXIX: Still More Theories1,133 words
- 32.Chapter XXX: We Learn to Do by Doing633 words
- 33.Chapter XXXI: Vain Regrets1,320 words
- 34.Chapter XXXII: The Love That Is Peace1,164 words
- 35.Chapter XXXIII: The Specter of Death1,605 words
- 36.Chapter XXXIV: A Natural Change1,202 words
- 37.Chapter XXXV: The Distrust of Life1,267 words
- 38.Chapter XXXVI: Rest and Sleep1,144 words
- 39.Chapter XXXVII: The Need of Rest892 words
- 40.Chapter XXXVIII: Saving of Effort1,026 words
- 41.Chapter XXXIX: Antagonism789 words
- 42.Chapter XL: Struggle in the Family1,066 words
- 43.Chapter XLI: Unnatural Laws842 words
- 44.Chapter XLII: The Natural Law770 words
- 45.Chapter XLIII: “letting Go”1,241 words
- 46.Chapter XLIV: Rest in Truth765 words
- 47.Chapter XLV: The Span of Life809 words
- 48.Chapter XLVI: Waste Steam968 words
- 49.Chapter XLVII: Understanding1,759 words
- 50.Chapter XLVIII: The Superstition of Fear980 words
- 51.Chapter XLIX: Imaginary Fears1,190 words
- 52.Chapter L: ILL Success1,317 words
- 53.Chapter LI: Social Unrest1,179 words
- 54.Chapter LII: Economic Rest1,379 words
- 55.Chapter LIII: “if He Sleep, He Shall Do Well”1,108 words
- 56.Conclusion792 words
- 57.Appendix: A528 words
- 58.Appendix: B199 words
- 59.Preface686 words
- 60.Chapter I574 words
- 61.Appendix: D896 words
- 62.Appendix: E191 words
- 63.Part III: , Paramnesia, Amer. Jour. of Psychol., May, 18891,478 words