Research Guides: Virtual and Augmented Reality Research Guide: Books

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Virtual Reality and Virtual Environments by Andrzej Grabowski
ISBN: 9780367489946
Publication Date: 2020
Virtual reality (VR) techniques are becoming increasingly popular. The use of computer modelling, and visualization is no longer uncommon in the area of ergonomics and occupational health and safety.
Virtual Reality in Health and Rehabilitation by Christopher M. Hayre; Dave J. Müller; Marcia J. Scherer
ISBN: 9780367367718
Publication Date: 2021
This edited book focuses on the role and use of VR for healthcare professions in both health and rehabilitation settings. It is also offers future trends of other emerging technology within medicine and allied health professions.
Virtual Reality in Curriculum and Pedagogy by Erica Southgate
ISBN: 9780367262006
Publication Date: 2020
Virtual Reality in Curriculum and Pedagogyexplores the instructional, ethical, practical, and technical issues related to the integration of immersive virtual reality (VR) in school classrooms. The book's original pedagogical framework is informed by qualitative and quantitative data collected from the first-ever study to embed immersive VR in secondary school science, ICT, and drama classrooms.
Virtual Reality Therapy for Anxiety by Elizabeth McMahon; Debra Boeldt
ISBN: 9780367699529
Publication Date: 2021
Practical, down to earth, clearly written, and easy for therapists to understand and apply, Virtual Reality Therapy for Anxiety is a useful guide for any clinician treating anxiety, regardless of setting (in-office or via telehealth), theoretical orientation, or level of training.
Virtual Reality by Samuel Greengard
ISBN: 9780262537520
Publication Date: 2019
A comprehensive overview of developments in augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality-and how they could affect every part of our lives.After years of hype, extended reality-augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR)-has entered the mainstream.
Reality+ by David J. Chalmers
ISBN: 9780393635805
Publication Date: 2022
A leading philosopher takes a mind-bending journey through virtual worlds, illuminating the nature of reality and our place within it. Virtual reality is genuine reality; that's the central thesis of Reality+. In a highly original work of "technophilosophy," David J. Chalmers gives a compelling analysis of our technological future.

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Use of AI, Robotics, and Modern Tools to Fight Covid-19 by Arpit Jain (Editor)
ISBN: 9788770224420
Publication Date: 2021
various countries are fighting to minimize the losses due to the outbreak, however a common trait is enforcing lockdown, which has become the main defense mechanism. Researchers are working around the clock to find a breakthrough in the diagnostics and treatment of the pandemic. AI technology is useful for fast drug development and treatment.
Virtual Reality and You by Jeff Mapua
ISBN: 9781508188384
Publication Date: 2019
Students can visit Syrian refugee camps, have a tour of a college campus, or interact with artwork at the British Museum. Medical students can peer into virtual bodies and body systems in new ways Doctors can treat anxiety disorders. Besides virtual reality's benefits, this resource investigates the health concerns, privacy issues, and effects on social interactions for users.
The Post-Screen Through Virtual Reality, Holograms and Light Projections by Jenna Ng
ISBN: 9789048552566
Publication Date: 2021-11-28
As what is image becomes increasingly indistinguishable against the viewer's actual surroundings, this unsettling prompts re-examination about not only what is the screen, but also how the screen demarcates and what it stands for in relation to our understanding of our realities in, outside and against images.
Virtual and Augmented Reality: An Educational Handbook by Zeynep Taçgın, Author
ISBN: 9781527548725
Publication Date: 2020
This book explores the latest research informing education design in virtual and augmented reality. By utilising numerous studies and examples, it describes the differences between perceived knowledge, usage area, technologies, and tools. It will help the reader gain a better understanding of the nature of virtual or augmented realities and their applications in theory and practi