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On Sleep

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On Sleep by Fleur Anderson delves into the intricate relationship between sleep and its depiction in various art forms throughout history. It explores cultural perceptions, artistic expressions, and societal views on sleep, offering insights into how this essential part of human experience has been represented and understood in the context of Arts & Culture. The book provides an engaging examination of sleep's influence and significance in our creative world.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the intersections of art, culture, and the mysterious world of sleep. You'll likely enjoy exploring how sleep influences our understanding of life and creativity through a rich tapestry of cultural narratives and artistic expressions.

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ON SLEEP is the story of our love-hate relationship with slumber. Part-time insomniac Fleur Anderson ponders the big questions: Why can't I sleep? Do politicians and other high-fliers ever admit they too are exhausted? Do they get enough sleep to make sensible decisions? Where is society heading, and why did I have that glass of cab sav?

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ON SLEEP is the story of our love-hate relationship with slumber. Part-time insomniac Fleur Anderson ponders the big questions: Why can't I sleep? Do politicians and other high-fliers ever admit they too are exhausted? Do they get enough sleep to make sensible decisions? Where is society heading, and why did I have that glass of cab sav?

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733644023

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 111.0mm

Weight: 80g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Fleur Anderson is a former political journalist and parliamentary sketch writer with the Australian Financial Review, ABC's Insiders panellist, a past vice-president of the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery and a founding member of Canberra's Women in Media.

After twenty years in journalism, Fleur Anderson decided to follow Dr Seuss's career advice to go where 'it's opener out there, in the wide open air' to explore the new world of artificial intelligence and digital communication where it's cool to take your dog to the office.

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