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Bradford Bks.: Sensory Exotica : A World beyond Human Experience by Howard C. Hughes (1999, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherMIT Press
ISBN-100262082799
ISBN-139780262082792
eBay Product ID (ePID)1087752
Product Key Features
Number of Pages344 Pages
Publication NameSensory Exotica : a World Beyond Human Experience
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1999
SubjectNeurology, Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology (See Also Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology), Endocrinology & Metabolism, Electronics / General, Life Sciences / Biology
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Science, Medical
AuthorHoward C. Hughes
SeriesBradford Bks.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight25.4 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-051875
Reviews" Sensory Exotica is itself a 'remarkably accurate, general purpose' book, of value to specialist and general reader alike. The abundance of clear, well-designed charts and diagrams complements Hughes' engaging, often witty text ... He succeeds in making the 'exotic' understandable." - HMS Beagle, February 18, 2000
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal573.8
SynopsisWinner, category of Biological Sciences, 1999 Professional/Scholarly Publishing Annual Awards Competition presented by the Association of American Publishers, Inc. 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, electroperception, 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? Winner of the 1999 AAP/PSP award in the category of Biological Sciences, granted by the Professional/Scholary Reference Division of the Association of American Publishers.
LC Classification NumberQP435.H84 1999
