Auditory Perception Books

New and Published Books

1. The Intelligent Ear

   On the Nature of Sound Perception

   By Reinier Plomp

   Plomp's Aspects of Tone Sensation--published 25 years ago--dealt with the psychophysics of simple and complex tones. Since that time, auditory perception as a field of study has undergone a radical metamorphosis. Technical and methodological innovations, as well as a considerable increase in...

   Published May 2nd 2013 by Psychology Press
2. Psychology of Music

   From Sound to Significance

   By Siu-Lan Tan, Peter Pfordresher, Rom Harré

   Why are some disturbances of air molecules heard as 'noise' while others are perceived as music? What happens at the level of the sound wave, the ear, and the brain when we perform or listen to music? How do musical abilities emerge and develop, and become refined as one acquires musical expertise?...

   Published January 14th 2013 by Psychology Press
3. Essentials of Sensation and Perception

   By George Mather

   Series: Foundations of Psychology

   The study of sensation and perception looks at how we acquire, process, and interpret information about the outside world. By describing key ideas from first principles, this straightforward introduction provides easy access to the basic concepts in the subject, and incorporates the most recent...

   Published May 3rd 2011 by Routledge
4. Foundations of Sensation and Perception

   Second Edition

   By George Mather, George Mather

   This comprehensive introduction to Sensation and Perception has been highly praised for its unique approach, which begins with the minor senses and progresses to vision. The book begins with an introductory chapter on general physiological, perceptual and theoretical principles which...

   Published December 7th 2008 by Psychology Press
5. Foundations of Perception

   By George Mather, George Mather

   This clear and balanced introduction to perception examines all the major and minor senses, including vision, hearing, touch, balance, taste and smell. It provides the reader with a thorough analysis of our perceptual experience, how it relates to the physical properties of the world and how...

   Published January 18th 2006 by Psychology Press
6. Studies in Perception and Action VIII

   Thirteenth international Conference on Perception and Action

   By Harry Heft

   Edited by Kerry L. Marsh, Kerry L. Marsh

   Series: Studies in Perception and Action

   Since 1991, the edited book series Studies in Perception and Action has appeared in conjunction with the biennial International Conference of Perception and Action (ICPA), a conference that provides an opportunity for individuals who share interests in ecological psychology to come together to...

   Published June 26th 2005 by Psychology Press
7. Studies in Perception and Action VII

   Edited by Sheena Rogers, Judith Effken

   Series: Studies in Perception and Action

   This is the 7th volume in the series.This volume will be a collection of posters on the 12th International Conference on Perception & Action, to be held @ Griffith Univ. in Australia, July 13-18th, 2003....

   Published April 30th 2003 by Psychology Press
8. Studies in Perception and Action VI

   Edited by Gregory A. Burton, Richard C. Schmidt

   Series: Studies in Perception and Action

   This book is the sixth volume in the "Studies in Perception and Action" series and contains a collection of posters presented at the Eleventh International Conference on Perception and Action. The series provides a written record of the research presented at the poster sessions to help spur dialog...

   Published April 30th 2001 by Psychology Press
9. Studies in Perception and Action V

   Tenth international Conference on Perception and Action

   Edited by Madeleine A. Grealy, James A. Thomson

   Series: Studies in Perception and Action

   This is the fifth volume in an evolving series known collectively as "Studies in Perception and Action." It features papers presented at the Tenth International Conference on Perception and Action held in Edinburgh, Scotland in August of 1999. This series provides a unique insight into the...

   Published June 30th 1999 by Psychology Press
10. Hearing Eye II

    The Psychology Of Speechreading And Auditory-Visual Speech

    Edited by Douglas Burnham, Ruth Campbell *G.Away*, B J Dodd

    This volume outlines some of the developments in practical and theoretical research into speechreading lipreading that have taken place since the publication of the original "Hearing by Eye". It comprises 15 chapters by international researchers in psychology, psycholinguistics, experimental and...

    Published February 2nd 1998 by Psychology Press