The Physiology Of The Senses (1898)

By John Gray McKendrick

Book Overview

The Physiology Of The Senses is a comprehensive book written by John Gray McKendrick in 1898. The book explores the workings of the five senses, namely sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, and how they enable humans to experience the world around them. The author discusses the anatomy and physiology of each sense in detail, including the structures involved, the neural pathways, and the mechanisms of perception. He also delves into the different types of sensory receptors and their functions, such as rods and cones in the eye, hair cells in the ear, and taste buds in the tongue.McKendrick provides numerous examples and experiments to illustrate the complex processes involved in sensory perception, such as the role of color vision in detecting objects and the importance of sound localization in determining the direction of a sound source. The book also addresses the psychological aspects of sensory perception, such as the influence of expectation and attention on sensory experience. McKendrick also examines the impact of sensory impairments and how they affect daily life.Overall, The Physiology Of The Senses is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science of sensory perception and its role in human experience.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: 1164129732
• ISBN13: 9781164129738
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"