Dreams : Understanding Biology, Psychology, and Culture [2 Volumes]

Whether good or bad and whether we remember them or not, each night every one of us dreams. But what biological or psychological function do dreams serve? What do these vivid images and strange storylines mean? How have psychologists, religions, and society at large interpreted dreams, and how can a closer examination of our dreams provide useful insights? Dreams: Understanding Biology, Psychology, and Culture presents a holistic view of dreams and the dreaming experience that answers these and many other questions. Divided thematically, this two-volume book examines the complex and often misunderstood subject of dreaming through a variety of lenses. This collection is written by a large and diverse team of experts and edited by leading members of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD) but remains an approachable and accessible introduction to this captivating topic for all readers. This two-volume set examines dreams and dreaming from a variety of angles—biological, psychological, and sociocultural—in order to provide readers with a holistic introduction to this fascinating subject.Whether good or bad and whether we remember them or not, each night every one of us dreams. But what biological or psychological function do dreams serve? What do these vivid images and strange storylines mean? How have psychologists, religions, and society at large interpreted dreams, and how can a closer examination of our dreams provide useful insights?Dreams: Understanding Biology, Psychology, and Culture presents a holistic view of dreams and the dreaming experience that answers these and many other questions. Divided thematically, this two-volume book examines the complex and often misunderstood subject of dreaming through a variety of lenses. This collection is written by a large and diverse team of experts and edited by leading members of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD) but remains an approachable and accessible introduction to this captivating topic for all readers. Sleep: evolution, regulation, and function -- The neurobiology and physiology of dreaming -- The function of dreaming: biological and evolutionary theories -- Do animals dream? -- How to study dream experiences -- Dream recall and content -- External influences on dream content -- Disturbed dreaming -- Lucid dreaming -- Exceptional dreams -- Extraordinary dreams -- The function of dreaming: psychological theories -- Learning theories -- Theories of meaning -- Influential contributions to dream psychology -- Clinical application of dreamwork -- Nightmare therapies -- A lifetime of dreaming - alan siegel -- Dreamwork principles -- Group dreamwork -- Associative dreamwork -- Integrative dreamwork -- Dream enhancement practices -- Religious and spiritual treatment -- Dreams and the arts -- Dream education -- Dreams in ancient and non-western cultures -- Technological influences