Dangerously Sleepy
Dangerously Sleepy
How Industrial America Built a Culture That Glorifies Exhaustion
About This Book
The Sleep Deprivation Epidemic (2014) examines a frequently overlooked consequence of America's industrial transformation: chronic sleep loss. While the 1800s introduced transformative technologies including electric power, railway systems, and industrial equipment, these advances came with a darker side—worker exploitation and the cultural belief that rest represents weakness rather than necessity.
Who Should Read This?
- Professionals struggling with burnout and exhaustion
- Students of American labor history and industrial development
- Anyone who feels ashamed for prioritizing adequate rest
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