Duplicity Theory of Vision From Neton to the Present [Paperback]

This book chronicles the development of three classic theories within vision research, from the 17th century to today, focusing on duplicity theory.This book describes the origin and development of the duplicity theory of vision - whilst also examining the YoungHelmholtz trichromatic colour theory, and the opponent colour theory of Hering - discussing the significance and implications of these findings and presenting evidence and ideas in light of modern conceptions of the theory.This book describes the origin and development of the duplicity theory of vision - whilst also examining the YoungHelmholtz trichromatic colour theory, and the opponent colour theory of Hering - discussing the significance and implications of these findings and presenting evidence and ideas in light of modern conceptions of the theory.The duplicity theory of vision concerns the comparisons (both differences and similarities) and interaction between the cone and rod systems in the visual pathways, with the assumption that the cone system is active during daylight vision and the rod system functions in low light (night time). Research on this aspect of vision dates back to the 17th century and the work of Newton, and is still ongoing today. This book describes the origin and development of this fundamental theory within vision research  whilst also examining the Young-Helmholtz trichromatic colour theory, and the opponent colour theory of Hering  and presents evidence and ideas in light of modern conceptions of the theory. Written for academic researchers and graduate students, the book brings back knowledge of the tradition of duplicity theory, inspiring questions related to anatomy, comparative biology, molecular biology, photochemistry, physiology, genetics, phylogenetics and psychophysics.1. Introduction; Part I. The Development of the Basic Ideas of the Duplicity Theory from Newton to G. E. M?ller: 2. The Newton tradition; 3. The Schultze tradition; 4. The Goethe tradition. The phenolc{