Sensorimotor Control and Learning - An introduction to the behavioral neuroscience of action - Grand Format

Sensorimotor Control and Learning is a groundbreaking text that provides a uniquely integrated treatment of sensory and motor processes, reflecting the latest research trends in both neuromotor control and the perceptual sciences. Richly illustrated and written in a clear and concise manner, the book emphasizes the intimate links between sensory and motor processes, providing an integrated view of perception and action.
Features of the book : Emphasis on the multidisciplinary nature of the subject, which makes the text useful for a wide variety of readers ; A rigorous and thorough account of how motor behaviors are controlled, coordinated, and changed ; Numerous real-world examples relating to everyday experience ; The latest research in the field, including a unique introductory treatment of control theory ; Boxes highlighting and explaining more than 100 key terms, definitions and concepts throughout the text ; Essential background material on neuroscience, biomechanics and engineering, making it a self-contained book for students ; Over 600 high-quality illustrations by the author.