Foundations of Sensation and Perception George Mather is an English-language study book that focuses on the science of sensory perception. The book is intended for students in higher education in psychology, neuroscience, and related disciplines.
This reference work provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the human senses and explores questions such as why films are so convincing, how ventriloquism works, and why sounds change with age. It covers systems such as vision, hearing, balance, touch, pain, smell, and taste using the underlying neurobiology and perceptual principles.
The content is richly illustrated with figures and examples, and includes reflection questions, key concepts, and summaries for each chapter. It also introduces advanced themes in each chapter, such as light measurement and Fourier analysis, and discusses special topics outside the mainstream of sensation and perception, such as music perception, color vision disorders, and phantom limb data.
This fourth, updated edition pays extra attention to balance and body senses and is structured for optimal accessibility. It is a valuable resource for students who want to gain insight into the complex workings of senses and perception within cognitive psychology and neuroscience.