A textbook written by experts on human senses and how they relate to one another, the second edition of this survey of major topics in the field of sensation and perception includes a new
chapter on the vestibular system and revisions to reflect current advances. It also includes new material on visual development, the neural basis for object recognition, and more. Written by
Wolfe (Harvard U. Medical School) and seven additional authors, the book is extensively illustrated and includes a glossary and reference material. It also offers a companion Web site. An ebook
version with interactive highlighting and note taking features also is available, and at a much lower price. Annotation 穢2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
