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Overview"Certain insects and animals such as bees, birds, bats, fish and dolphins possess senses that lie far beyond the realm of human experience. Examples include echolocation, internal navigation systems, and systems based on bioelectricity. In this book Howard C. Hughes tells the story of these ""exotic"" senses. He tells not only ""what"" has been discovered but ""how"" it was discovered - including historical misinterpretations of animal perception that we now view with amusement. The book is divided into four parts: biosonar, biological compasses, electro-perception, and chemical communication. Although it is filled with fascinating descriptions of animal sensitivities - the sonar system of a bat, for example, rivals that of the most sophisticated human-made devices - the author's goal is to explain the anatomical and physiological principles that underlie them. Knowledge of these mechanisms has practical applications in areas as diverse as marine navigation, the biomedical sciences, and nontoxic pest control. It can also help us to obtain a deeper understanding of more familiar sensory systems and the brain in general. Written in an entertaining, accessible style, the book recounts a tale of wonder that continues today - for who knows what sensory marvels still await discovery or what kind of creatures will provide the insights?" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Howard C. Hughes (Professor, Dartmouth College)Publisher: MIT Press Ltd Imprint: Bradford Books Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.476kg ISBN: 9780262582049ISBN 10: 026258204 Pages: 344 Publication Date: 23 February 2001 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"""A charming and informative introduction to sensory realms beyond human experience."" - Laurence A. Marshall, The Sciences; ""The wondrous capabilities that Hughes discusses are only beginning to be understood... but the challenging questions could attract anyone with a sense of curiosity and skills in biology or information technology.... Sensory Exotica may inspire budding scientists to pursue this rich field of inquiry."" - Science ""...readers with an interest in animal biology will want to track this book down - even if they have to use sonar."" - Publishers Weekly""" The wondrous capabilities that Hughes discusses are only beginning tobe understood... but the challenging questions could attract anyonewith a sense of curiosity and skills in biology or informationtechnology... Sensory Exotica may inspire budding scientists topursue this rich field of inquiry. Science Sensory Exotica is itself a 'remarkably accurate, generalpurpose' book, of value to specialist and general reader alike. Theabundance of clear, well-designed charts and diagrams complements Hughes'engaging, often witty text... He succeeds in making the 'exotic'understandable. A charming and informative introduction to sensory realms beyond human experience. - Laurence A. Marshall, The Sciences; The wondrous capabilities that Hughes discusses are only beginning to be understood... but the challenging questions could attract anyone with a sense of curiosity and skills in biology or information technology.... Sensory Exotica may inspire budding scientists to pursue this rich field of inquiry. - Science ...readers with an interest in animal biology will want to track this book down - even if they have to use sonar. - Publishers Weekly Author InformationHoward C. Hughes is Professor of Psychology at Dartmouth College. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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