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Heller, Morton A.; Gentaz, Edouard - Psychology of Touch and Blindness - 9781848726536 - V9781848726536
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Psychology of Touch and Blindness

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Description for Psychology of Touch and Blindness Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 26 black & white illustrations, 5 black & white tables, 26 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JMRP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 224 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.

This book reviews the considerable body of research that has been done to evaluate the touch skills of blind people. With an emphasis on cognitive and neuroscientific approaches, it encompasses a wide-ranging discussion of the theoretical issues in the field of touch perception and blindness.

The volume includes chapters on sensory aspects of touch, perception in blind individuals, multimodal relations and their implications for instruction and development, and new technology, including sensory aids and virtual touch. A distinctive feature of the book is the inclusion of the practical applications of research in this area.

A significant characteristic of research on touch and ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Hove, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848726536
SKU
V9781848726536
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1

About Heller, Morton A.; Gentaz, Edouard
Morton A. Heller is Professor Emeritus and the former chair of the Psychology Department at Eastern Illinois University. He has edited four books on touch and blindness. Dr. Heller has served on the Editorial Board of Perception, and is an action editor for the journal. He has interests in spatial perception and drawing in blind and sighted people, the relationship ... Read more

Reviews for Psychology of Touch and Blindness
"Written in a clear and to-the-point style, this book brings together the literature on touch, haptics, and blindness. The book will prove to be valuable to people interested in learning about these topics and to people who are interested in the connections among these topics."
James C. Craig, Ph.D., Indiana University "The complexities of touch and blindness are ... Read more

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