{"product_id":"the-primate-visual-system-a-comparative-approach-hardback-9780470868096","title":"The Primate Visual System; A Comparative Approach (Hardback) 9780470868096","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Primate Visual System\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Comparative Approach\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJan Kremers (Edited by), J Kremers (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470868096, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 22 April 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.2 x 17.3 x 2.6 cm, 0.857 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"…a treasure trove of information on visual systems…\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Quarterly Review of Biology\u003c\/i\u003e, March 2006)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eMany recent developments in the field in recording, staining, genetic and stimulation techniques, \u003ci\u003ein vivo,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ein vitro\u003c\/i\u003e have significantly increased the amount of available data on the primate visual system.  \u003cp\u003eWritten with contributions from key neurobiologists in the field, \u003ci\u003eThe Primate Visual System\u003c\/i\u003e will provide the reader with the latest developments, examining the structure, function and evolution of the primate visual system. The book takes a comparative approach as a basis for studying the physiological properties of primate vision and examines the phylogenetic relationship between the visual systems of different primate species. Taken from a neurobiologist’s perspective this book provides a unique approach to the study of primate vision as a basis for further study into the human visual system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAltogether an important overview of the structure, function and evolution of the primate visual system from a neurobiologist’s perspective, written specifically for higher level undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in neuroscience, physiology, optics\/ visual science, as well as a valuable read to researchers new to the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface.  \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. The Evolutionary and Ecological Context of Primate Vision (R. Martin \u0026amp; C. Ross).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Comparative Aspects of Visual System Development (B. Finlay, et al.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The Genetics and Evolution of Primate Visual Pigments (D. Hunt, et al.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. The Ecology of the Primate Eye: Retinal Sampling and Color Vision (D. Osorio, et al.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of the Primate Retina (L. Silveira, et al.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. The Lateral Geniculate Nucleus (J. Kremers, et al.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Extraretinal Inputs and Feedback Mechanisms to the Lateral Geniculate Nucleus (LGN) (V. Casagrande, et al.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Visual Functions of the Retinorecipient Nuclei in the Midbrain, Pretectum, and Ventral Thalamus of Primates (M. Ibbotson \u0026amp; B. Dreher).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. The Evolution of Visual Cortex in Primates (J. Kaas).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. The Physiological Basis for Visual Motion Perception and Visually Guided Eye Movements (U. Ilg, et al.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Psychophysical Correlates of Identified Physiological Processes (A. Werner, et al.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Biology, life sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biology, life sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biology,%20life%20sciences%20%5BPS%5D%22\"\u003ePS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52278057042200,"sku":"9780470868096","price":119.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470868096.jpg?v=1781457767","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-primate-visual-system-a-comparative-approach-hardback-9780470868096","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}