Dreams: Brief Books about Big Ideas

by Melanie Gillespie Rosen

A short but engaging look at why we dream.

In Dreams, researcher Melanie Gillespie Rosen explores the philosophy, biology, and psychology of dreaming. She introduces historical theories from Aristotle to Descartes and evaluates current theories on the nature and purpose of dreams. Dreams may help consolidate memories our brains deem important while clearing out unnecessary ones, they may reflect anxieties, or they may have...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421447126
• ISBN13: 9781421447124
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 4.2" x 6.8"