Vision in the Brain

By: P.G. Simos

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Hardcover | 1 January 2001 | Edition Number 1

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236 Pages

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25.4 x 17.78 x 1.42

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This generously illustrated guide responds to the needs of professionals and students in the fields of neuroscience and psychology. It begins by establishing a basic background of knowledge about brain anatomy and organization, with a particular emphasis on neurons and how they communicate. Later chapters discuss the organization of the visual system in detail.Topics covered include visual pathways from the retina to the cortex, cortical visual pathways and cortical visual areas. Linkages are made between brain mechanisms and psychophysical phenomena, such as visual acuity, color discrimination and detection of visual contours. The book also outlines important milestones in the development of sensory organs and brain structures involved in vision and examines how they may be affected by biological and environmental factors.Throughout the book, information is integrated from a variety of sources, including functional brain imaging, electrophysiology, histology, and studies of the effects of brain lesions in both humans and non-human primates. Overall, the text adopts a pragmatic approach to relevant research, and focuses on empirical findings that have endured the test of time. At the same time, many key concepts and terms are clarified that are often used loosely in the literature such as brain mechanism, brain activity, sensation, sensory cue, perceived stimulus attribute, plasticity and sensitive period.

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