| Description |
vi, 394 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
1. General principles -- 2. The chemical senses -- 3. The body senses -- 4. The physics and biology of audition -- 5. Perception of sound -- 6. The physics of vision - light and the eye -- 7. Visual physiology -- 8. Spatial vision -- 9. Shape and object perception -- 10. Depth perception -- 11. Visual motion perception -- 12. Colour vision -- 13. Individual differences in perception |
| Summary |
Foundations of Perception provides a comprehensive general introduction to perception. All the major and minor senses are covered, not only examining them from a perceptual perspective but also taking into account their biological and physical context. In addition to covering all material essential to understanding the functioning of the senses, each chapter also includes a 'Tutorials' section. This provides an opportunity for more advanced students to explore supplementary information on recent or controversial developments in subjects such as: The physics and biology of audition ; Shape and object perception ; Individual differences in perception |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-381) and indexes |
| Subject |
Perception.
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| LC no. |
2004024506 |
| ISBN |
0863778356 |
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0863778348 hardback |
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