The Grasping Hand by Cl Mackenzie
The simple task of grasping objects has been studied for centuries by scientists, therapists and engineers who have tried to understand and duplicate the versatility of the human hand. Using an interdisciplinary approach and new framework for looking at prehension, the authors uncover the subleties of the amazing interaction between the hand and the brain. They draw from such diverse fields as experimental psychology, kinesiology, robotics, neural networks, artificial intelligence, neuropsychology and rehabilitation. A triangle strategy is presented, starting from conceptual models that suggest both experimental and computational models. Chapters describe the multiple postures established by the hand, phases in the dynamic process of reaching for, grasping and manipulating various objects, and the constraints acting on such activity.Appendices provide the complete anatomy of the upper limb, the basics of computational modelling, and the fundamentals of prosthetic and dextrous robot hands. The ultimate goal of this book is to develop a common vocabularly for multidisciplinary researchers who strive to understand a system as complex as the hand under the control of the human brain.-
Approaches to the Study of Motor Control and Learning
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The Other Side of the Error Term
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Vision and Motor Control
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Comprehension of Graphics
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Adaptability of Human Gait
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Human Learning: Biology, Brain, and Neuroscience
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Motivational Psychology of Human Development
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A Psychological Approach to Ethical Reality
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Insights into the Reach to Grasp Movement
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System Theories and A Priori Aspects of Perception
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Cognition and Culture
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Foundational Issues in Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science
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Cognitive Science Perspectives on Personality and Emotion
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Time and Behaviour
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Changes in Sensory Motor Behavior in Aging
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Self-Organization, Computational Maps, and Motor Control
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Mental Models in Discourse Processing and Reasoning
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Time, Internal Clocks and Movement
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Neural Aspects of Tactile Sensation
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Memory in Everyday Life
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Cognitive Contributions to the Perception of Spatial and Temporal Events
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Cognitive Technology
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Stimulus Class Formation in Humans and Animals
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Cognitive Issues in Motor Expertise
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Foundations of Perceptual Theory
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Orthography, Phonology, Morphology and Meaning
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The Development of Coordination in Infancy
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Neurophysiological and Neurospsychological Aspects of Spatial Neglect
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Imagery, Creativity, and Discovery
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Behavior and Environment
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Issues, Theory, and Research in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
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Mental Images in Human Cognition
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Targets of Violence and Aggression
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Human Factors Psychology
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Defense Mechanisms
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Cognition and Action in Skilled Behaviour
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Time-to-Contact
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The Role of Eye Movements in Perceptual Processes
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Left-handedness
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Problems in Movement Control
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Freud Evaluated - The Completed Arc
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Text and Text Processing
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Life, Brain and Consciousness
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Developmental Psychology
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Cerebral Control of Speech and Limb Movements
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Volitional Action
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Time and Human Cognition
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A History of Great Ideas in Abnormal Psychology
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780444817464 |
| ISBN 10 | 0444817468 |
| Title | The Grasping Hand |
| Author | Cl Mackenzie |
| Series | Advances In Psychology |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | North Holland |
| Year published | 1994-02-03 |
| Number of pages | 479 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |