Matthew Walker books

Matthew Walker is a British neuroscientist and author of Why We Sleep, a bestselling book about sleep science and health.

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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams 2017 Buy

Matthew Walker is a British scientist and professor who studies sleep at UC Berkeley. His book Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (2017) became an international bestseller and brought the science of sleep to a mainstream audience. The book covers how sleep affects everything from memory and learning to immune function and mental health.

Walker has been a vocal advocate for changing how society thinks about sleep. He argues that chronic sleep deprivation is a widespread public health problem and that most people do not get the rest they need. His research and writing have had a noticeable effect on public conversations about the importance of getting enough sleep.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Matthew Walker written?

Matthew Walker has written one books in one series.

What was Matthew Walker's first book?

Matthew Walker’s first book is Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, published in 2017.

What is Matthew Walker known for outside of writing?

Matthew Walker is a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, where he directs the Center for Human Sleep Science. He is also a frequent public speaker on the topic of sleep.

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