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Psychology Neuropsychology

The Visual Brain in Action

by (author) A. David Milner & Melvyn A. Goodale

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Jul 1996
Category
Neuropsychology
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780198524083
    Publish Date
    Jul 1996
    List Price
    $68.00

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Description

Although the mechanics of how the eye works are well understood, debate still exists as to how the complex machinery of the brain interprets neural impulses supplied by the eye. The authors of this book take a step back to ask, "What is the function of vision?" in an attempt to understand the evolutionary origins and therefore functions of the visual system. Topics covered include; visual processing in the primate, disorders of visual recognition, spatial perception and the visual control of action, disociations between perception and action, attention, consciousness, and the coordination of behaviour. Written specifically for the non-specialist, this book will appeal to psychologists, vision scientists, neuroscientists, and ophthalmologists.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

A. David Milner is at University of St Andrews. Melvyn A. Goodale is at University of Western Ontario.