{"product_id":"foundations-of-sensation-and-perception-9781032371344","title":"Foundations of Sensation and Perception","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe textbook Foundations of Sensation and Perception provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the science of sensation and perception, covering all the human senses and explaining why movies are so convincing, how ventriloquism works, and why things sound different as you get older. It includes illustrations and graphs to bring concepts to life and discusses each sensory system through its fundamental neuroscience, major perceptual qualities, and underlying coding principles. The fourth edition includes an extensive update of the text to reflect the latest research, a greater focus on balance and the body senses, and a major reorganisation of the chapters for ease of use. It will be an invaluable resource for undergraduate students in psychology, neuroscience, and related disciplines. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 430 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 November 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to the Science of Sensation and Perception\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Foundations of Sensation and Perception provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the fascinating science of sensation and perception. This textbook delves into all the human senses, answering intriguing questions such as why movies are so captivating, how ventriloquism works, why things sound different as we age, and why we may feel ill on airplanes or ships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with illustrations and graphs that bring concepts to life, the textbook covers a wide range of topics, including vision, hearing, balance, touch, pain, smell, and taste. It explores each sensory system through its fundamental neuroscience, major perceptual qualities, and underlying coding principles. Each chapter includes reflective questions, key terms, and information boxes, as well as chapter summaries. Additionally, each chapter concludes with a tutorial section that introduces more advanced areas of study in an accessible way, such as measuring light and Fourier analysis, as well as topics outside the mainstream of sensation, such as music perception, color deficiencies, and phantom limbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fourth edition of this bestselling textbook has undergone an extensive update to reflect the latest research in the field. It places greater emphasis on balance and the body senses and has undergone a significant reorganisation of the chapters to enhance ease of use. This textbook will be an invaluable resource for undergraduate students in psychology, neuroscience, and related disciplines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy exploring the foundations of sensation and perception, this textbook offers a deeper understanding of how our senses work and how they shape our experiences of the world. It provides a solid foundation for further exploration of the complex interplay between the mind and the body and the diverse aspects of human perception. Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply curious about the human senses, the Foundations of Sensation and Perception is a must-read for anyone interested in this field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 970g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 246 x 189 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032371344\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4 ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Mather","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44104170897658,"sku":"9781032371344","price":133.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1669993289002_book.jpg?v=1670432799","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/foundations-of-sensation-and-perception-9781032371344","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}