"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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"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:
Imprint | Springer Publishing Company |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | July 2011 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | June 2011 |
Editors | Matthew J. Hertenstein, Sandra J. Weiss |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Cloth over boards |
Pages | 536 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8261-2191-2 |
Barcode | 9780826121912 |
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LSN | 0-8261-2191-8 |