| The Handbook of Touch: Neuroscience, Behavioral, and Health Perspectives Contributor(s): Hertenstein, Matthew (Editor), Weiss, Sandra (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0826121918 ISBN-13: 9780826121912 Publisher: Springer Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $147.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Physiological Psychology - Medical | Reference - Psychology | Social Psychology |
| Dewey: 612.88 |
| LCCN: 2011005047 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.1" W x 9" (1.90 lbs) 536 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is excellent in its coverage of neurobiological underpinnings through perception, measurement, and communication...a great resource for researchers and clinicians. Score: 94, 4 stars. --Doody's Medical Reviews This is an expertly constructed volume, due mainly to an expert composition of authors for the individual chapters. Every chapter is like opening a door to a different laboratory, each examining a unique corner of the tactile research universe.--PsycCRITIQUES ...a solid, authoritative resource.--New Hampshire Nurses Association Touch has received increased attention over the last few decades, with growing recognition of its profound import to all facets of life. The Handbook of Touch is the first authoritative, state-of-the-art resource for scientists, scholars, and students interested in the neurobehavioral foundations of touch and its many applications. This text provides an in-depth overview of the conceptual and empirical scope of the field. Chapters are written by a cadre of internationally known experts on touch, representing an expansive breadth of knowledge from behavioral, health, and neuroscience disciplines. Key Features:
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