Cognition and tool use: forms of engagement in human and animal use of tools
Auteur :
Baber, Christopher
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415277280
Date de publication :
24 juil. 2003
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
510 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The ability to use tools is a distinguishing feature of human beings. It represents a complex psychomotor activity which we are only now beginning to fully understand. This text considers contemporary tool use in domains such as surgery, and considers future developments in human-computer interfaces.