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Introduction to Human Factors Engineering (2nd Edition)
Christopher D. Wickens ,
John D. Lee ,
Yili Liu , and
Sallie Gordon-Becker
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This book describes the capabilities and limitations of the human operator—both physical and mental—and how these should be used to guide the design of systems with which people interact. General principles of human-system interaction and design are presented, and included are specific examples of successful and unsuccessful interactions. It links theories of human performance that underlie the principles with real-world experience, without a heavy engineering-oriented perspective.
Topics include design and evaluation methods; different systems such as visual, auditory, tactile, vestibular, automated, and transportation; cognition, decision-making, and aesthetics; physiology; and stress, safety, accidents, and human error.
An excellent reference for personnel and managers in the workplace.
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Textbook has supported class well........2007-07-19
I've used this book in my human factors grad/undergrad class for 4 years. This book is the only text in human factors with up to date information from research in cognitive science, and a cognitive science perspective on human error. The book is weaker on the ergonomics and design side, and quite weak on social aspects of human factors. I use the book in combination with Don Norman's book and the Casey book of case studies.
I do not require students to memorize the book. They use it as a reference for doing problem solving and case analyses. It contains good research references and many important facts and figures that human factors and design professionals need.
Useless........2006-12-11
This was the single most atrocious example of a "text book" I've ever had the displeasure of dealing with. Very poor editing throughout, and often the outline structure was unnavigable. Adding to that problem, was poor grammar and sections that simply made no sense. "...incentive programs are effective over long periods of time as long as they are not dropped permanently at some point." My suggestion, if you have a class that requires this textbook, find a new class.
Very Poor Writing.......2006-12-09
Just finished a HF course and this was the required text for the course. This text is awful. Very poor writing, incorrect or misleading info is presented, in the area's of work physiology, etc. The author did not explore or offer ANY additional insight in area's such as bio-mechanics etc.. HUGE sections of the text are pure quotes from other sources.. Very poor.. All I can say is thank goodness I was able to sell the book.
Good introduction to Human Factors Engineering.......2002-02-20
Wickens et al. really fill the gap between system engineering and cognitive psychology. I have found quite a few of books of this kind.
The book contains good examples and references for workplace design, environmental conditions and several other applications that make it useful for a course textbook or professional's desk reference.
One word of caution (mea culpa as well): the authors did not address in this version the engineering tradition of poor, monotonous writing.
Extraordinary!.......2000-09-30
Wickens is a true pioneer in the field of human factors who fills the gap between (system) engineering and cognitive psychology with great diligence and competence. This book, "An Introduction to Human Factors Engineering", is another excellent reference tool made for engineers to integrate psychologic research results in their creations; I read it in combination with Wickens' "Engineering Psychology and Human Performance", which concentrates rather on the psychological perspective of human factors than on practical design advices. Both books have considerable overlappings, and are similar to each other, even in the structure of the chapters; nevertheless, I highly recommend them both. I have not (yet) found better literature for this field.
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Introduction to Ergonomics gives a comprehensive introduction to ergonomics as the study of the relationship between people and their working environment and sets out the fundamental principles. This new edition includes updated questions at the end of each chapter, new sections on cost effectiveness of ergonomics and more case studies and an updated reading list. The instructor's manual gives answers to the questions in the book and provides guidance on teaching and assessment. The text provides a new emphasis on the teaching of implementable skills and fits well with the requirements for the registration of ergonomists and provides a balanced introduction of ergonomics for students and professionals.
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Well Written.......2007-09-05
Very much liked the author's writing style. Easy to follow, and yet still goes into fairly deep technical detail. Best Human Factors/Ergonomics textbook I've read.
ergonomic-chair.......2000-03-10
I want to receive information about ergonomic-chair. Please, can you give me it?
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Introduction to Graphics Communication for Engineers is a short introductory technical drawing text intended for use in technical drawing or drafting courses at two and four year schools or other technology programs. Powerful computers and CAD software are of little use to engineers who do not fully understand the fundamentals of graphics communication principles and 3-D modeling strategies, or do not possess a level of visualization ability. Because of this, Bertoline concentrates on the concepts and skills necessary to sketch and create 2-D drawings and 3-D CAD models in this text. Bertoline also heightens the book's emphasis on teaching students the techniques and standards of communicating graphically, so that design ideas can be clearly communicated and produced. This book is part of the B.E.S.T. (Basic Engineering Series and Tools), which consists of modularized textbooks offering virtually every topic and specialty likely to be of interest to engineers.
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Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers (Human Factors and Ergonomics)
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Appropriate for a first course in Human Factors and Ergonomics taken by engineers and psychology majors, this book explains ergonomic design. It teaches students about designing products, such as tools, machines, or systems, as well as the tasks or jobs people perform, and environments in which people live. Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers explores methods of obtaining these objectives, uniquely approaching the topic from an engineering perspective as well as a psychological standpoint.
The textbook offers a heavy emphasis on design, and gives broad coverage of design principles and techniques of predicting human performance. Critiques of principles and tools used in predictions are also addressed. Authors Mark R. Lehto and James R. Buck adopt a quantitative angle so that students experience the applications of statistics, and observe the implications of those results to the design. Challenging end-of-chapter problems are exceptionally valuable for course instruction. Moreover, the book presents numerous vignettes to illustrate practical examples of theoretical concepts.
This text is appropriate for engineering, psychology, and science students at the upper undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also ideal for engineers and designers. For students, a background in the fundamentals of probability and statistics is assumed.
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More than ever, designers and technologists are considering human factors in the product design process. Users are now seen as key to the overall look and usability of products, not just passive. If a task can be accomplished with a reasonable degree of efficiency and comfort, then the product fits the user. The author, a leader in cognitive ergonomics, also argues that in practice these approaches can be dehumanizing. People are more than physical and cognitive processors. They have hopes, fears, dreams, and values; indeed these are the very things that make us human. Designing Pleasurable Products looks both at and beyond usability, considering how products can be both ergonomic and a joy to own.
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What an interesting take on Design and Trends.......2002-03-13
Read this book if you aren't lucky enough like me to be the Teaching Assistant to Pat Jordan's Designing Pleasurable Products class. An incredibly smart designer and man who conveys so much in one book! Smart purchase
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