The Gateways Of Knowledge: An Introduction To The Study Of The Senses (1912)

By J a Dell

Book Overview

The Gateways of Knowledge: An Introduction to the Study of the Senses is a book written by John Alexander Dell and published in 1912. The book is an exploration of the human senses and the ways in which they help us to perceive the world around us. Dell begins by discussing the five traditional senses - sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell - and delves into the scientific principles that govern each of them. He also explores the less well-known senses, such as proprioception (the sense of one's body position and movement) and the vestibular sense (the sense of balance and spatial orientation). Throughout the book, Dell emphasizes the importance of the senses in our daily lives and their role in shaping our understanding of the world. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for readers of all backgrounds and levels of scientific knowledge. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of the human senses and the ways in which they shape our perception of the world.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: 1164164570
• ISBN13: 9781164164579
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"