Methods Of Studying Vision In Animals (1911)

""Methods of Studying Vision in Animals"" is a book written by Robert Mearns Yerkes in 1911. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various methods used for studying vision in animals. Yerkes, a renowned American psychologist and primatologist, discusses the different techniques that have been developed to investigate the visual abilities of animals, including physiological, anatomical, and behavioral methods. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of vision research. Yerkes begins by discussing the anatomy and physiology of the visual system, including the structure of the eye and the neural pathways that transmit visual information to the brain. He then goes on to describe the various experimental techniques that have been developed to study visual perception in animals, such as electrophysiology, histology, and psychophysics.Yerkes also covers the different types of visual stimuli that are used in vision research, including light, color, and motion. He discusses the role of visual cues in animal behavior, such as the use of visual signals in communication and the importance of visual perception in predator-prey interactions.Overall, ""Methods of Studying Vision in Animals"" is a valuable resource for researchers and students interested in the study of animal vision. Yerkes provides a thorough overview of the field, covering both the theoretical and practical aspects of vision research. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers with a range of backgrounds and expertise.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.