9780920269299 - Hearing, Taste and Smell: Pathways of Perception (Human Body) de Whitfield, Philip; Stoddart, D. M. (8 resultados)

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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Scribner 1984-09-01 00:00:00 Binding: Hardcover VG. in dj na redcream pict c 163. Illustrated by yes. 1st edition. 4vo.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 1985, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> In Hearing Taste and Smell: Pathways of Perception, Philip Whitfield explores the intricate relationship between human perception and the senses of hearing, taste, and smell. The book delves into the complex landscape of sensory experiences, highlighting how these senses not only connect us to the physical world but also shape our inner consciousness. Whitfield articulates the notion that our sensory systems serve as both windows into the external environment and walls that delimit our inner experiences. The narrative is structured around an examination of the hierarchical organisation of our sensory abilities. Touch, temperature, and pain are identified as the most generalized sensations, distributed throughout the body. In contrast, vision, hearing, taste, and smell are concentrated in the head, forming a crucial link between individuals and their surroundings. This volume particularly focuses on the latter three senses, termed chemical senses, elucidating their crucial role in facilitating human communication and interaction with the environment. Whitfield illustrates how these senses transform physical stimuli?like air pressure changes?into profound experiences, such as the enjoyment of a Schubert quartet.Throughout the book, Whitfield integrates insights from science and medicine, reflecting on how these three senses are intertwined in our daily experiences. He emphasizes that while scientific understanding offers a framework for grasping these sensory pathways, the richness of human experience transcends mere knowledge, revealing an infinite complexity that enriches our understanding of the world around us.

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