Binocular Vision and Stereopsis (Oxford Psychology Series) [Hardcover]

Ian P. Howard (Author), Brian J. Rogers (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195084764 | ISBN-13: 978-0195084764 | Publication Date: November 30, 1995 | Edition: 1

This book is a survey of knowledge about binocular vision, with an emphasis on its role in the perception of a three-dimensional world. The primary interest is biological vision. In each chapter, physiological, behavioral, and computational approaches are reviewed in some detail, discussed, and interrelated. The authors describe experiments required to answer specific questions and relates them to new terminologies and current theoretical schemes.

Editorial Reviews

Review

". . . the definitive reference and summary of this field for a long time to come. The new volume ranges far beyond what its title promises. . . . This volume is worth the price, and belongs not only on the shelf of experts in stereoscopic vision, but also on that of every vision researcher."--The Quarterly Review of Biology

"An invaluable book certain to be a classic...The book works well because the authors executed it so effectively. They provide comprehensive, even encyclopedic coverage, a balanced nonpolemic treatment coupled with lucid coherent exposition...The text is richly supported by hundreds of figures (including a stereoviewer) and at least 2,800 references...One could build a seminar around this book, especially so because the writing is unusually free of jargon."--Contemporary Psychology

"By any criterion this is an impressive book . . . . The writing is lucid and surprisingly accessible even to the nonspecialist . . . . For anyone interested in this topic or vision in general, this is as close to a definitive reference as exists. A thoroughly impressive tome."--Perceptual and Motor Skills

"This marvellous book is surely one of the most important perceptual works in recent years. It is difficult to think of any other area of perception which has ever received a treatment so comprehensive, coherent, and accurate that is at the same time highly stimulating. . .The reader will find much food for thought. . . .I strongly recommend it to any vision researcher."--Perception

About the Author

Ian P. Howard is at York University. Brian J. Rogers is at Oxford University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 756 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (November 30, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195084764
• ISBN-13: 978-0195084764
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.9 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,590,875 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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