Eye, Brain, and Vision
by David H. Hubel
Publisher: W. H. Freeman 1995
ISBN/ASIN: 0716760096
ISBN-13: 9780716760092
Number of pages: 256
Description:
Hubel begins by explaining the structure and function of the retina and visual areas of the brain, then proceeds to more complex phenomena, such as how the brain and eyes together produce stereoscopic and color vision. A Nobel Prize winner who has studied vision for over 30 years, he combines expertise with lucid style and an ability to cut through details to the essential point.
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