Sensation and Perception [Hardcover]

E. Bruce Goldstein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1989 | ISBN-10: 0534096727 | ISBN-13: 978-0534096724 | Edition: 3 Sub

This text is intended for undergraduate and graduate courses in sensation and perception, sensory processes, perception and vision. With a new emphasis on establishing principles it provides an up-to-date account of the diverse research in the field while helping students place those facts in a meaningful context.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co; 3 Sub edition (January 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534096727
• ISBN-13: 978-0534096724
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,190,283 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have had Dr. Goldstein for this class..., July 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Sensation and Perception (Hardcover)

Even though I am an Architectural Studies at Pitt, I nevertheless found myself in Dr. Goldstein's Sensation and Perception class this summer. I think the book is excellent and truly conveys Dr. Goldstein's personality. He is a fun guy, and an expert on the subject. He shares many of his "tips" for understanding sensation and perception to those of you who aren't fortunate enough to hear him lecture.

Very well-written in REAL language, great diagrams.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the few texts I saved from college, January 13, 2002

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Ben R. (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sensation and Perception (Hardcover)

I have the 4th edition of this fine text, and it is a terrific reference. Any time I have a question about my senses, I turn to this book. If you've ever wondered how it is that you perceive sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, this is really informative. It thoroughly describes the "input devices" (skin, eyes, ears, etc.) and how they interact with the CPU (brain).

If you don't need it for class, buy it used. If you do need it for class, don't sell it back for beer money.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a confusing topic, February 28, 2003

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Empyreal (LA, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sensation and Perception (Hardcover)

I took a sensations and perceptions psychology class last year, and suffice it to say, I was in over my head. My teacher did a horrible job at explaining things and his notes were even worse. When I got this book, I thought it was a god-send. Goldstein explained all the topics in such a clear and concise manner that I found myself wondering why I didn't understand it before. Turns out the topic wasn't so hard to understand, it just takes great talent to explain it in a good way. Fortunately, Goldstein has that talent. I learned so much from the book, which was also interesting to read.