Awards

• Winner of <PrizeName>Winner of the 1999 AAP/PSP award in the category of Biological Sciences, granted by the Professional/Scholary Reference Division of the Association of American Publishers.</PrizeName> 1999
• Winner of AAP/Professional and Scholarly Publishing Awards: Biological Science 1999.
• Winner of Winner of the 1999 AAP/PSP award in the category of Biological Sciences, granted by the Professional/Scholary Reference Division of the Association of American Publishers. 1999
• Winner of Winner of the 1999 AAP/PSP award in the category of Biological Sciences, granted by the Professional/Scholary Reference Division of the Association of American Publishers.</PrizeName> 1999

Overview

"Certain insects and animals such as bees, birds, bats, fish and dolphins possess senses that lie far beyond the realm of human experience. Examples include echolocation, internal navigation systems, and systems based on bioelectricity. In this book Howard C. Hughes tells the story of these ""exotic"" senses. He tells not only ""what"" has been discovered but ""how"" it was discovered - including historical misinterpretations of animal perception that we now view with amusement. The book is divided into four parts: biosonar, biological compasses, electro-perception, and chemical communication. Although it is filled with fascinating descriptions of animal sensitivities - the sonar system of a bat, for example, rivals that of the most sophisticated human-made devices - the author's goal is to explain the anatomical and physiological principles that underlie them. Knowledge of these mechanisms has practical applications in areas as diverse as marine navigation, the biomedical sciences, and nontoxic pest control. It can also help us to obtain a deeper understanding of more familiar sensory systems and the brain in general. Written in an entertaining, accessible style, the book recounts a tale of wonder that continues today - for who knows what sensory marvels still await discovery or what kind of creatures will provide the insights?"

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"""A charming and informative introduction to sensory realms beyond human experience."" - Laurence A. Marshall, The Sciences; ""The wondrous capabilities that Hughes discusses are only beginning to be understood... but the challenging questions could attract anyone with a sense of curiosity and skills in biology or information technology.... Sensory Exotica may inspire budding scientists to pursue this rich field of inquiry."" - Science ""...readers with an interest in animal biology will want to track this book down - even if they have to use sonar."" - Publishers Weekly"""

The wondrous capabilities that Hughes discusses are only beginning tobe understood... but the challenging questions could attract anyonewith a sense of curiosity and skills in biology or informationtechnology... Sensory Exotica may inspire budding scientists topursue this rich field of inquiry. Science Sensory Exotica is itself a 'remarkably accurate, generalpurpose' book, of value to specialist and general reader alike. Theabundance of clear, well-designed charts and diagrams complements Hughes'engaging, often witty text... He succeeds in making the 'exotic'understandable.

A charming and informative introduction to sensory realms beyond human experience. - Laurence A. Marshall, The Sciences; The wondrous capabilities that Hughes discusses are only beginning to be understood... but the challenging questions could attract anyone with a sense of curiosity and skills in biology or information technology.... Sensory Exotica may inspire budding scientists to pursue this rich field of inquiry. - Science ...readers with an interest in animal biology will want to track this book down - even if they have to use sonar. - Publishers Weekly

Author Information

Howard C. Hughes is Professor of Psychology at Dartmouth College.

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