Psychological studies of touch and blindness have been fraught with controversy. This volume brings together leading investigators, who each write a contribution presenting the evidence for their side of the debate. It examines the major theories and controversies in the field and spans topics from basic philosophical issues to the immediate application of psychological principles to human needs.
Psychological studies of touch and blindness have been fraught with controversy. This volume brings together leading investigators, who each write a c...
Research on touch and blindness has undergone rapid transformation in recent years, with dramatic developments in technology designed to provide assistance to those who are blind, and advancements in robotics that demand haptic interfaces. Touch and Blindness approaches the study of the topic from the perspectives of psychological methodology and the most sophisticated, state-of-the-art techniques in neuroscience. This book, edited by well-known leaders in the field, is derived from the discussions presented by speakers at a conference held in 2002, and presents current research in the...
Research on touch and blindness has undergone rapid transformation in recent years, with dramatic developments in technology designed to provide assis...
Research on touch and blindness has undergone rapid transformation in recent years, with dramatic developments in technology designed to provide assistance to those who are blind, and advancements in robotics that demand haptic interfaces. Touch and Blindness approaches the study of the topic from the perspectives of psychological methodology and the most sophisticated, state-of-the-art techniques in neuroscience. This book, edited by well-known leaders in the field, is derived from the discussions presented by speakers at a conference held in 2002, and presents current research in the...
Research on touch and blindness has undergone rapid transformation in recent years, with dramatic developments in technology designed to provide assis...
This book reviews the considerable body of research that has been done to evaluate the touch skills of blind people. With an emphasis on cognitive and neuroscientific approaches, it encompasses a wide-ranging discussion of the theoretical issues in the field of touch perception and blindness.
The volume includes chapters on sensory aspects of touch, perception in blind individuals, multimodal relations and their implications for instruction and development, and new technology, including sensory aids and virtual touch. A distinctive feature of the book is the inclusion of the practical...
This book reviews the considerable body of research that has been done to evaluate the touch skills of blind people. With an emphasis on cognitive ...
