Название: The Five Senses and Beyond: The Encyclopedia of Perception
Автор: Jennifer L. Hellier
Издательство: Greenwood
Год: 2016
ISBN: 9781440834165
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 496
Размер: 5,1 mb
Язык: English

Understanding how the different sensory systems integrate information from the outside world to the brain for perception has been questioned and studied since the time of the ancient Greeks. With today’s new technologies and research, neuroscientists have uncovered many physiological mechanisms of the senses and have learned how some can be associated with neurological deficits or disorders. Research has also developed new treatments to alleviate sensory deficits and in some cases to prevent further damage. Thus, the purpose of this encyclopedia is to provide a wide-ranging reference of the five main sensory systems and is written at a level easily accessible for high school and college students as well as the layperson. The encyclopedia provides insights into the discipline of neuroscience, covering both normative and neurological disorders and factors that promote general nervous system health. By addressing both ends of the spectrum, the encyclopedia presents a more holistic and comprehensive perspective of the fast-growing discipline of neuroscience.