About the book
This book, first published in 1979, is 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.
Editions of The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317579373
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317579380
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This book, first published in 1979, is 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception about?
This book, first published in 1979, is 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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Cognition and cognitive psychology
Where can I read a sample of The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317579373
Is The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Psychology Press & Routledge Classic Editions
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception?
James J. Gibson
Who is the Publisher of the book The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317579373) and pdf(ISBN 9781317579380)