Sensation and Perception [Hardcover]

Stanley Coren PhD (Author), Lawrence M. Ward (Author), James T. Enns (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 19, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0471272558 | ISBN-13: 978-0471272557 | Edition: 6

This highly acclaimed book provides a theoretically balanced introduction to the study of basic physiology and sensory responses. The authors survey a broad range of topics and present different theories and perspectives in controversial areas.

• Demonstrations allow the reader to experience many of the perceptual phenomena firsthand using common household items or illustrations in the book.
• Describes natural instances of perceptual phenomena to bring the subject matter to life.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 613 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 6 edition (August 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471272558
• ISBN-13: 978-0471272557
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #155,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stanley Coren, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia, is a recognized expert on dog-human interaction who has appeared on Dateline; The Oprah Winfrey Show; Good Morning, America; 20/20; Larry King Live; and many other TV and radio programs. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a beagle, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, and a Nova Scotia duck-tolling retriever, as well as his wife and her cat.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT coverage of S & P, April 1, 2000

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ltp1 "ltp1" (Manchester, NH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sensation and Perception (Hardcover)

I chose Coren & Ward because a GRE study guide recommended it. C&W was the best GRE studying I did.

The writing is clear, the organization is great, the illustrations, diagrams, and inset examples are excellent. You can't do better than this to get an overview of S&P. Good introductory or mid-level book. Starts with all the basics (how the ear works, how we see color) and winds up with complex topics like how we perceive music.

A good reference book, it's even fun for browsing, or for sharing with friends and saying "This is so cool! Check this out!" (regarding some of the perceptual illusions and demonstrations etc.) How many textbooks can you say that about?

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cognitive, November 19, 2009

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This review is from: Sensation and Perception (Hardcover)

I forgot I ordered this text. Too bad I didn't really need it for my Cognitive Psychology class. Everyone should read this text. Eye-opening lessons about sensation and perception. I think I will actually read it next year. Arrived in perfect condition and in time for mid-terms.