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The Visual World in Memory

Exploring the complexities of visual memory and perception

James R Brockmole editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:18th Jan '19

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of visual memory research, presenting insights from various experts in the field of memory studies.

This book explores the intricacies of how we remember what we see, bringing together a variety of research findings into a cohesive narrative. The Visual World in Memory compiles insights from numerous experts, each chapter focusing on different aspects of visual memory. The range of topics covered includes visual and spatial working memory, memory for visual features, and the nuances of remembering faces and real-world scenes. This comprehensive approach provides a thorough examination of the state-of-the-science in visual memory research.

Research in human memory for visual stimuli is diverse, influenced by various time scales, types of stimuli, and contexts. As a result, the field of visual memory can appear fragmented, with findings scattered across multiple literatures. The Visual World in Memory addresses this issue by consolidating research and presenting it in an accessible format. Each chapter not only reviews existing theories but also dives into ongoing debates, making it a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of visual memory.

The detailed discussions and analyses presented will be beneficial for established researchers and vision scientists, while the breadth of content makes it an excellent resource for students. By bridging the divides within the field, The Visual World in Memory serves as a comprehensive guide to the current landscape of visual memory research, fostering a deeper understanding of how we process and recall visual information.

"The Visual World in Memory will be of interest to scientific cognitive psychology researchers for its ingenious methodologies and to researchers who want an overview of reasonably current work." - William A. Adams, in PsycCRITIQUES

"The Visual World in Memory offers both cognitive scientists and the interested lay-person an enjoyable stroll through the latest thinking on how we perceive the visual world. Brockmole has gathered some of the world's leading experts as tour guides. They provide a highly integrated and comprehensive update of current theory in visual cognition, including topics as wide-ranging as face recognition, scene analysis, and eyewitness memories."- Michael Tarr, Brown University


"[The Visual World in Memory] offers a focused collection of first-class reviews and will be a valued repository for scientists fascinated with the visual world in memory." – Ulrich K. H. Ecker, University of Western Australia, in Perception

"This book manages to present the most up to date research available in one single resource, something which has unfortunately been lacking in the visual cognition literature to date." – Helen Henshaw in The Psychologist

"The Visual World in Memory will be of interest to scientific cognitive psychology researchers for its ingenious methodologies and to researchers who want an overview of reasonably current work." - William A. Adams, in PsycCRITIQUES

"The Visual World in Memory offers both cognitive scientists and the interested lay-person an enjoyable stroll through the latest thinking on how we perceive the visual world. Brockmole has gathered some of the world's leading experts as tour guides. They provide a highly integrated and comprehensive update of current theory in visual cognition, including topics as wide-ranging as face recognition, scene analysis, and eyewitness memories."- Michael Tarr, Brown University

ISBN: 9780415654760

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 440g

292 pages