Eye and Brain
R.L. Gregory(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 1. July 1997
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-19-852423-6 (ISBN)
Description
Since the publication of the first edition in 1966, "Eye and brain" has established itself as an important introduction to the basic phenomena of visual perception. Although successive editions have incorporated new discoveries and ideas, this edition has been completely revised and updated, with the addition of more than 30 illustrations. The phenomena of illusion continues to be a major theme in the book, which attempts to provide a comprehensive classification systems. There are also sections on what babies see and how they learn to see, on motion perceptions, and tanatalising glimpses of the relationship between vision and consciousness, and the impact of new brain imaging techniques. In addition, the presentation of the text and illustrations has been improved by the larger format and page design. This book is intended for students and reseachers in visual perception in particular, psychology and neuroscience generally and the interested lay reader.
Reviews / Votes
It could hardly be better done. The author has managed to explain very complex matters with exemplary lucidity.. The Economist It is quite the best introduction to the psychology and physiology of perception that I have every come across. For anyone interested in this fascinating topic, be they intelligent layman, university student, or smart sixth-former, I can hardly recommend it too strongly. DiscoveryMore details
Edition
New ed of 5 Revised ed
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
66 colour plates, 24 halftones, 43 line drawings, bibliography
ISBN-13
978-0-19-852423-6 (9780198524236)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Pre-text; visions of vision; light on light; brain; seeing brightness; seeing movement; seeing colours; learning to see; realities of art; phenomenal phenomena; speculations.