Unique approach focusing on the context, development and meaning of theories of visual perception from the beginnings of the field in philosophy through to modern brain imaging studies\n\nEstablished and highly praised textbook now in it 3rd Edition. From a review: '...written in plain simple English, deeply scholarly in its critical appraisals and is marked throughout by enormous knowledge and authority.'\n\nNew material on the Minimum Principle in perception, neural networks and cognitive brain imaging brings this new edition up to date with cutting edge developments\n > The Varied Calibre of Scientific Theories. Gestalt Psychology. Egon Brunswik. Neural Function. Empiricism. J.J. Gibson. David Marr. Final Summary and Conclusions. > \n'What to include in a review of theories of visual perception is always a challenging decision... Ian Gordon makes the wise and interesting decision to discuss a few prominent theories in depth, rather than going over a lot of diverse material i6