Sleep and Its Derangements

Name: Sleep and Its Derangements
Author: William A. Hammond

By William A. Hammond

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The author examines sleep as a physiological necessity and outlines the bodily and nervous mechanisms that produce it. He describes the physical phenomena and mental states of sleep, analyzes dreaming and pathological dreams, and treats related conditions such as insomnia, somnambulism, excessive somnolence, and sleep drunkenness. The work identifies causes and clinical features of wakefulness and surveys therapeutic measures for restoring normal rest. Case observations and physiological reasoning are combined to link nervous-tissue renewal with restorative sleep, balancing practical treatment advice with theoretical explanation.

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William A. Hammond

William A. Hammond was a notable American physician and neurologist in the 19th century, recognized for his contributions to the understanding of mental health and physiological conditions. He is particularly known for his works "Fasting Girls: Their Physiology and Pathology" and "Sleep and Its Derangements," which explore the complexities of human health and the psychological aspects of fasting and sleep disorders. Hammond's insights into the interplay between physical and mental health have left a lasting impact on the fields of medicine and psychology.