Review of Blindness: Modern approaches to the unseen environment

Abstract

Reviews the book, "Blindness: Modern approaches to the unseen environment," by Paul A. Zahl (Ed.) (see record 1951-00540-000 ). The materials in this treatise, prepared at the request of the Committee on Sensory Devices of the National Research Council, were written by authorities in the various branches of work for the blind. Thirty-one authors contributed the 34 chapters. The aim was to obtain statements of history, methods, status and hopes of each author's respective area of interest. The seven major sections are concerned with: (1) history and welfare, (2) education and psychology, (3) vocational considerations, (4) the military blind, (5) time-tested boons to the blind, (6) exploration of new technological horizons; and (7) ophthalmological factors. This book is important. For the first time, a major portion of the information on blindness is available in one place. Leaders in the field have brought together in summarized form their knowledge and experience concerning most aspects of blindness. No person seriously interested in problems of the blind can afford to neglect this book. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)