Sensory Research

<p>This volume is a record of the proceedings of a festspiel held to honor Jozef F. Zwislocki for his outstanding contributions to science and to Syracuse University. His contributions to the knowledge of the hydromechanical neurophysiological and perceptual mechanisms of the auditory system are truly monumental. In addition his contributions to the comprehension of the mammalian auditory system include not only landmark ideas but also many of the experimental findings in psychoacoustics and peripheral auditory physiology that constitute the database which has provided a springboard for research in laboratories throughout the world. His efforts to link physics biology and psychophysics to create a basis for our understanding of the nervous system have had an influence that extends far beyond the science of acoustics.<br><br> Although the purpose of this conference was to recognize the many achievements of Professor Zwislocki the spirit of the participants was to honor him in a manner that best characterized his lifetime dedication to research that is to report the results of their own work. Consequently this volume is first and foremost a compilation of scientific papers in the area of sensory research. Some are reports of recent experiments and some present an overview of research efforts extending from the past up to ongoing work. His influence can be recognized in all of the contributions and some explicitly describe the ties between their own work and the germinal ideas planted by him. This volume in reflecting the rapid progress being made in sensory science and written by those who are making it is a fitting tribute to Zwislocki who always stood at the forefront of his science.</p>