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Vision Andrew Fabian (University of Cambridge)

Vision By Andrew Fabian (University of Cambridge)

Summary

Seven prominent intellectuals discuss the theme of vision through the lens of their area of expertise. Featuring essays on such diverse topics as neuroscience, colour perception, biological evolution, theoretical physics, astronomy, the future of technology, and computer vision, it will be of interest to anybody curious about how we see the world.

Vision Summary

Vision by Andrew Fabian (University of Cambridge)

Arising from the 2019 Darwin College Lectures, this book presents essays from seven prominent public intellectuals on the theme of vision. Each author examines this theme through the lens of their own particular area of expertise, making for a lively interdisciplinary volume including chapters on neuroscience, colour perception, biological evolution, astronomy, the future of technology, computer vision, and the visionary core of science. Featuring contributions by professors of neuroscience Paul Fletcher and Anya Hurlbert, professor of zoology Dan-Eric Nilsson, the futurist Sophie Hackford, Microsoft distinguished scientist Andrew Blake, theoretical physicist and author Carlo Rovelli, and Dr Carolin Crawford, the Public Astronomer at the University of Cambridge, this volume will be of interest to anybody curious about how we see the world.

About Andrew Fabian (University of Cambridge)

Andrew Fabian is an Emeritus Professor at the Institute of Astronomy of the University of Cambridge and Emeritus Fellow of Darwin College. Janet Gibson is the College Registrar for Darwin College at the University of Cambridge. Mike Sheppard is an Honorary Fellow of Darwin College, Cambridge. Simone Weyand is a Fellow of Darwin College, a Visiting Scientist at the Department of Biochemistry, and a Visiting Scientist at the Cambridge Institute of Medical Research.

Table of Contents

List of Figures; Notes on Contributors; Acknowledgements; Introduction Mike Sheppard and Andrew Fabian; 1. The Evolution of Eyes Dan-Eric Nilsson; 2. Visions Paul Fletcher; 3. Colour and Vision Anya Hurlbert; 4. Science, Vision, Perspective Carlo Rovelli; 5. Vision of the Cosmos Carolin Crawford; 6. Visions of a Digital Future Sophie Hackford; 7. Computer Vision Andrew Blake; Index.

Additional information

GOR013962241
9781108931021
1108931022
Vision by Andrew Fabian (University of Cambridge)
Used - Like New
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
20210826
228
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