Methods Of Studying Vision In Animals (1911)

By Robert Mearns Yerkes and Robert M. Yerkes

Book Overview

""Methods of Studying Vision in Animals"" is a scientific text written by Robert Mearns Yerkes and published in 1911. The book explores the various methods used to study vision in animals, including both physiological and psychological approaches. Yerkes begins by discussing the anatomy and physiology of the eye, as well as the mechanisms of visual perception. He then delves into the different experimental techniques used to study vision, such as electrophysiology, histology, and behaviorism. The book also covers topics such as color vision, visual acuity, and the effects of various stimuli on visual perception. Yerkes includes numerous examples of experiments conducted on various animal species, including insects, fish, and mammals. Overall, ""Methods of Studying Vision in Animals"" is a comprehensive guide to the scientific study of vision in animals, providing valuable insights into the workings of the visual system and the methods used to investigate it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166938433
• ISBN13: 9781166938437
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"