International encyclopedia of ergonomics and human factors

Author(s)

• Karwowski, Waldemar

Bibliographic Information

International encyclopedia of ergonomics and human factors

edited by Waldemar Karwowski

CRC, Taylor & Francis, 2006

2nd ed

• : [set]
• v. 1
• v. 2
• v. 3

Note

"Published ergonomics literature": p. 3491-3517

"Bibliography": p. 3518-3529

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The previous edition of the International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors made history as the first unified source of reliable information drawn from many realms of science and technology and created specifically with ergonomics professionals in mind. It was also a winner of the Best Reference Award 2002 from the Engineering Libraries Division, American Society of Engineering Education, USA, and the Outstanding Academic Title 2002 from Choice Magazine. Not content to rest on his laurels, human factors and ergonomics expert Professor Waldemar Karwowski has overhauled his standard-setting resource, incorporating coverage of tried and true methods, fundamental principles, and major paradigm shifts in philosophy, thought, and design. Demonstrating the truly interdisciplinary nature of this field, these changes make the second edition even more comprehensive, more informative, more, in a word, encyclopedic. Keeping the format popularized by the first edition, the new edition has been completely revised and updated. Divided into 13 sections and organized alphabetically within each section, the entries provide a clear and simple outline of the topics as well as precise and practical information. The book reviews applications, tools, and innovative concepts related to ergonomic research. Technical terms are defined (where possible) within entries as well as in a glossary. Students and professionals will find this format invaluable, whether they have ergonomics, engineering, computing, or psychology backgrounds. Experts and researchers will also find it an excellent source of information on areas beyond the range of their direct interests.

Table of Contents

General Ergonomics. Human Characteristics. Performance Related Factors. Information Presentation and Communication. Display and Control Design. Workplace and Equipment Design. Environment. System Characteristics. Work Design and Organization. Health and Safety. Social and Economic Impact of the System. Methods and Techniques. Outstanding Human Factors and Ergonomics Professionals.

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Details

• NCID: BA76507284
• ISBN:
  • 9780415304306
• LCCN: 2005056057
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boca Raton, Fla.
• Pages/Volumes: 3 v. (3606 p.)
• Size: 29 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : TA166
  • DC22 : 620.8/2
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Human engineering -- Encyclopedias