The Visual Neurosciences, 2 Volume Set, (Bradford Books) [Hardcover]

Leo M. Chalupa (Editor), John S. Werner (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Bradford Books | Publication Date: November 21, 2003

Visual science is the model system for neuroscience, its findings relevant to all other areas. This massive collection of papers by leading researchers in the field will become an essential reference for researchers and students in visual neuroscience, and will be of importance to researchers and professionals in other disciplines, including molecular and cellular biology, cognitive science, ophthalmology, psychology, computer science, optometry, and education.Over 100 chapters cover the entire field of visual neuroscience, from its historical foundations to the latest research and findings in molecular mechanisms and network modeling. The book is organized by topic--different sections cover such subjects as the history of vision science; developmental processes; retinal mechanisms and processes; organization of visual pathways; subcortical processing; processing in the primary visual cortex; detection and sampling; brightness and color; form, shape,and object recognition; motion, depth, and spatial relationships; eye movements; attention and cognition; and theoretical and computational perspectives. The list of contributors includes leading international researchers in visual science.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Stop looking for THE book in visual neuroscience. This is it. Chalupa and Werner have organized the single greatest intellectual event in the visual sciences, and this book will be the reference source for the next decade. One can journey with breathtaking swiftness and depth through every nook and cranny of the visual system. Chalupa, Werner, and the authors are to be congratulated for providing us with this monumental work." Michael S. Gazzaniga, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Dartmouth College

"The DNA microarrays are generally accepted as great new tools in biology and medicine, but they are still not sufficiently utilized in studying gene expression in complex tissues such as the mammalian central nervous system. This book is a long-awaited and much-anticipated source of basic information for neuroscientists who plan to use or already have begun to use the microarray technology. The value of this book is that it contains chapters prepared by experts that cover different aspects of this technology from a very basic introduction to microarray technology to the examples of its successful application in the developmental, integrative and clinical neurosciences. However, even to those who do not plan to use this approach, it could be of great help to understanding the language and appreciating the advances that will undoubtedly arrive."--Pasko Rakic, M.D., Ph.D., Dorys McConnell Duberg Professor of Neuroscience and Chairman of Neurobiology, Yale University School of MedicinePlease note: Endorser gives permission to excerpt from quote.

"*The Visual Neurosciences* is a veritable who's who of contemporary visual neuroscience. The contributions of over 100 leading researchers cover the field from retina to cortex and beyond, and provide an authoritative and comprehensive coverage of the field."--Dennis Levi, Dean, School of Optometry and Professor of Optometry and Neuroscience, University of California, BerkeleyPlease note: Affiliation changed slightly.

"This book is a remarkable achievement - a milestone in vision research. The editors have assembled an outstanding collection of contributors to explore the many facets of visual neuroscience."--Colin Blakemore, Waynflete Professor of Physiology, University of Oxford

"*The Visual Neurosciences* is a magnificent achievement and should be in the library of every vision scientist and brain researcher with an interest in this important field."--Pasko Rakic, M.D., Ph.D., Dorys McConnell Duberg Professor of Neuroscience and Chairman of Neurobiology, Yale University School of Medicine

" The Visual Neurosciences is a magnificent achievement and should be in the library of every vision scientist and brain researcher with an interest in this important field." Pasko Rakic, M.D., Ph.D., Dorys McConnell Duberg Professor of Neuroscience and Chairman of Neurobiology, Yale University School of Medicine

" The Visual Neurosciences is a veritable who"s who of contemporary visual neuroscience. The contributions of over 100 leading researchers cover the field from retina to cortex and beyond, and provide an authoritative and comprehensive coverage of the field." Dennis Levi, Dean, School of Optometry and Professor of Optometry and Neuroscience, University of California, Berkeley

"This book is a remarkable achievement—a milestone in vision research. The editors have assembled an outstanding collection of contributors to explore the many facets of visual neuroscience." Colin Blakemore, Waynflete Professor of Physiology, University of Oxford

About the Author

Leo M. Chalupa is Vice President for Research at George Washington University. He is the coeditor of The Visual Neurosciences (MIT Press, 2003).

John S. Werner is Professor in the Department of Ophthalmalogy and the Section of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior at the University of California, Davis.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1808 pages
• Publisher: A Bradford Book; 2-vol. set edition (November 21, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0262033089
• ISBN-13: 978-0262033084
• Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 9.2 x 3.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,592,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Encyclopedia of Visual Neurophysiology, June 10, 2004

By 

Joseph J Grenier "jjg MD PhD" (Aurora, IL United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Visual Neurosciences, 2 Volume Set, (Bradford Books) (Hardcover)

This is 2 Volume 2000pg Tome on Vision. It's comprehensive and covers most of the topics. The physiology, neuroanatomy, psychology, and imaging (i.e. fMRI, EEG, VEPs) of Vision are covered. There is a large section of 200 pages devoted exclusively to Visual Psychophysics. Very well respected authors contribute to these to volumes, giving it an international flavor. The book is meant as a reference text. There is a very extensive bibliography at the end of each chapter. It is a reference work so you can look up the chapter on MST (heading perception), V1 (primary visual cortex), MT (motion perception), ganglion cell recordings, retinal dark current & ion channels, illusions, and others. It will go into good depth in most areas. If you're in Vision Research, it is not enough, you will need more specialized books and journals (i.e. Machine Vision, Vision Research, Eye Movements). The format reminds me of the journal format for Nature Reviews Neuroscience. You better believe I am going to keep it in my library. The weakness of this set of books is that it does not cover Machine Vision, robotics, electronics, new technologies in vision, and it does not have an experimental methods section. Once reading, it can overwhelm you, so write down a list of 2 topics to look up each time you set-up to read it. This will easily be a standard reference for 7-10 years.