S. S. STEVENS (1906-1973): LIFE AND SCIENCE

Abstract

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of S.S. Stevens’ birth, a short overall account is presented here of his life and contributions to science. Especially noteworthy are his psychophysical power law, his classification of scales of measurement, his elucidation of sensory processes in every modality, and his prodigious promotion of the science of psychoacoustics.