Items related to The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception
Synopsis
This is a book about how we see: the environment around us (its surfaces, their layout, and their colors and textures); where we are in the environment; whether or not we are moving and, if we are, where we are going; what things are good for; how to do things (to thread a needle or drive an automobile); or why things look as they do.
The basic assumption is that vision depends on the eye which is connected to the brain. The author suggests that natural vision depends on the eyes in the head on a body supported by the ground, the brain being only the central organ of a complete visual system. When no constraints are put on the visual system, people look around, walk up to something interesting and move around it so as to see it from all sides, and go from one vista to another. That is natural vision -- and what this book is about.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
James J. Gibson (1904–1979) is one of the most important psychologists of the 20th century, best known for his work on visual perception. He received his Ph.D. from Princeton University and his first major work was The Perception of the Visual World (1950) in which he rejected behaviorism for a view based on his own experimental work.
In his later works, including The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception (1979), Gibson became more philosophical and criticized cognitivism in the same way he had attacked behaviorism before, arguing strongly in favor of direct perception and direct realism, as opposed to cognitivist indirect realism. He termed his new approach "ecological psychology".
Gibson’s legacy is increasingly influential on many contemporary movements in psychology, particularly those considered to be post-cognitivist.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH
- Publication date1979
- ISBN 10 0395270499
- ISBN 13 9780395270493
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages350
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception
Stock Image
The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have condition issues including wear and notes/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_428455168
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 4813382-6
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception
Published by
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH, 1979
ISBN 10: 0395270499
ISBN 13: 9780395270493
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Fables Books, Goshen, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. A former library book with all the expected stamps, stickers and markings. Excellent condition for a former library book. Some shelf, storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. Does not appear to have come with a dustjacket originally. The pages appear unmarked. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shadow. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller! Seller Inventory # FBV.0395270499.G
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception.
Published by
Houghton Mifflin Company, 1979
ISBN 10: 0395270499
ISBN 13: 9780395270493
Used
Hardcover
Seller: books4less (Versandantiquariat Petra Gros GmbH & Co. KG), Welling, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
gebundene Ausgabe. Condition: Gut. 332 Seiten; Das hier angebotene Buch stammt aus einer teilaufgelösten wissenschaftlichen Bibliothek und trägt die entsprechenden Kennzeichnungen (Rückenschild, Instituts-Stempel.); der Buchzustand ist ansonsten ordentlich und dem Alter entsprechend gut. Einbandkanten sind bestoßen. Altersbedingte Anbräunung des Papiers. Einband und Schnitt sind verschmutzt. In ENGLISCHER Sprache. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 700. Seller Inventory # 2098054
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception
Published by
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH, 1979
ISBN 10: 0395270499
ISBN 13: 9780395270493
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Solr Books, Lincolnwood, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. This book is in Good condition. There may be some notes and highligting but otherwise the book is in overall good condition. Seller Inventory # 5D4W94000OKZ_ns
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception
Seller: True Oak Books, Highland, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Scuffs to the covers. - Good overall condition. General wear. No major blemishes. No writing. ; - We're committed to your satisfaction. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. Seller Inventory # HVD-25034-A-0
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception
Published by
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), 1979
ISBN 10: 0395270499
ISBN 13: 9780395270493
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. book. Seller Inventory # ERICA82203952704993
Quantity: 1 available