Applies the ecological approach to perception, drawing on the recent theories of J. Gibson
(1979) and R. Shaw, M. Turvey and W. Mace (1982) to the social domain. The general …

Reviews research, not only on perception of object motion in a passive perceiver, but also
on motion and movement perception in an active perceiver, and thus motion and space …

What do infants know? How does the knowledge that they begin with prepare them for
learning about the particular physical, cultural, and social world in which they live? Answers …

Cognitive Development and Cognitive Neuroscience: The Learning Brain is a thoroughly
revised edition of the bestselling Cognitive Development. The new edition of this full-colour …

The scientific literature on automated gait analysis for human recognition has grown
dramatically over the past 15 years. A number of sensing modalities including those based …

Where did we come from? What is our connection with other life forms? What are the
mechanisms of mind that define what it means to be a human being? Evolutionary …

Sensation and perception are fascinating topics, yet a major gap often separates the
richness of our perceptual experiences and the pallid, academic discussion of these …

Athletes are dependent upon a constant supply of accurate and reliable information from the
environment whilst performing complex movements. Visual Perception and Action in Sport …

Biological motion contains information about the identity of an agent as well as about his or
her actions, intentions, and emotions. The human visual system is highly sensitive to …

This comprehensively updated and expanded revision of the successful second edition
continues to provide detailed coverage of the ever-growing range of research topics in …