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Basic Vision: An Introduction to Visual Perception Paperback – 11 May 2006

by Robert Snowden (Author), Peter Thompson (Author), Tom Troscianko (Author)
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How do we spot a familiar face from across a crowded room, and know that we're not waving to a complete stranger? How can we judge that the oncoming car is approaching too fast for us to cross the road safely, and we're better off waiting at the kerb? Basic Vision: An Introduction to Visual Perception demystifies the processes through which the brain 'sees'. It leads us through the various elements that come together as our perception of the world around us: the perception of size, colour, motion, and three-dimensional space. It illustrates the intricacy of the visual system, discussing its development during infancy, and revealing how the brain can get it wrong, either as a result of brain damage, through which the network of processes become compromised, or through illusion, where the brain compensates for mixed messages by seeing what it thinks should be there, rather than conveying the reality. The book also demonstrates the importance of contemporary techniques and methodology, and neuroscience-based techniques in particular, in driving forward our understanding of the visual system. With a sense of enthusiasm for the subject that pervades the book, Basic Vision will motivate and engage even the most reluctant learner, opening up to an undergraduate audience this stimulating yet challenging subject for the first time. Online Resource Centre: For Lecturers: Figures from the book available to download, to facilitate lecture preparation Customizable course outlines and student handouts, to facilitate lecture delivery Test bank of multiple choice questions - a readily available tool for either formative or summative assessment For the student: Annotated web links, giving students ready access to these additional learning resources Update section, giving links to web sites and journal articles to illustrate to the student developments in the field since the book published
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    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    OUP Oxford
  4. Publication date
    11 May 2006
  5. Dimensions
    19.69 x 1.91 x 24.77 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0199286701
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0199286706
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...an impressive range of topics makes this textbook an ideal choice for teaching either a course on vision, or for selecting this book together with others to teach a course on cognitive processes. (Psychology Teaching Review)

The book is very clear and easy to read. I could not help contrasting it with the work of many other authors, who seem to think that difficulty in reading their books or articles is evidence of their superior intellect. Its target audience of undergraduates will find it very easy to follow and it would not even be out of place in a public library. This is certainly a book which would enhance your university's library. If you like its approach, it would make a good set book for a vision course. (Mike Griffiths, Goldsmiths College in Psychology Learning and Teaching, March 2007.)

I cannot but write how much I enjoy the book, which since then became my favourite while lecturing in General Psychology (perception). I really appreciate its up-to-date contents; also, no other book on psychology brought so much fun. (Dr G Paramei, Interim Professor of Psychology, Darmstadt University of Technology)

Congratulations to you and your colleagues for having written a truly outstanding beginner's textbook on vision and visual consciousness. I am a newcomer to this scientific field but your book was the perfect introductory material for me-I consider myself very lucky indeed that I chanced across it! I do hope that your undergraduate readers will find Basic Vision as interesting, and hilariously witty, as I did. (Dr L. A. Flippin, Director of Medicinal Chemistry, Fibrogen Inc, USA)

The quality of this book reflects the fact that, between them, the three authors boast over 80 years experience of teaching visual perception. I plan to adopt this text in my final year undergraduate teaching and I would certainly recommend others to do the same. Good science can be fun, and this book exemplifies that. (Colin WG Clifford, University of Sydney, THES November 2006)

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ OUP Oxford (11 May 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199286701
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199286706
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.69 x 1.91 x 24.77 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 13

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Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read
Reviewed in the United States on 9 January 2017
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Exactly as its title claims, this book gives an overview to basic vision. It's clearly written and has lots of humor so reading it is as entertaining as it is interesting. The ends of the chapters have thoughtful references for further reading.

My only criticism of this edition is that the layout of the figures and boxes wasn't always convenient.
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Bobby I
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 May 2012
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An excellent supplementary textbook for anyone who is beginning to study aspects of vision. The style is straightforward, engaging - it's perfectly possible to read all in one go. By no means a complete or exhaustive resource, but I cannot recommend more highly as an introductory text before moving on to more complex material.
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帽子屋みつこ
5.0 out of 5 stars 広く浅くしかし楽しく
Reviewed in Japan on 17 June 2010
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英国人（現在は米国在住だったかも）のふたりの著者が、おかしく楽しく視覚情報について書いた本で、意外とこの分量で多くの範囲をカバーしており、入門書としてうってつけだと思いますよ。ほうぼうに、ジョークがちりばめられており、たとえ日本語版が出たとしてもそこは訳せないかも〜、というときもあります。英語もそんなに難しくないし、図版も豊富で、マンガもあってとっつきやすい内容だと思います。視覚情報の最近を楽しく読むことができました。ウェブのソースやもっと専門の本の紹介もあるので、わかりやすいし、詳しく学びたい人にとっても参考になるでしょう。錯視専門の本ではないですよ。
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Jess
5.0 out of 5 stars Chapters very helpful and clear
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 February 2014
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The best perception book- not too long-winded, separate chapters really clear, but still flowed from one to another. Would definitely recommend for anyone interested in this topic/ studying at degree level.
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Edward J. Rinalducci
5.0 out of 5 stars Basic Vision Text
Reviewed in the United States on 5 February 2010
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This is an excellent text for an overview of vision research. I teach a course in Visual Performance which includes basic vision and its applications. I intend to use this book along with Boyce's book on Human Factors in Lighting. Basic Vision is good for courses which have advanced undergraduates and graduate students. It and Boyce's text also come in paperback versions.
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