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John R. Wilson - Evaluation of Human Work - 9781466559615 - V9781466559615
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Evaluation of Human Work

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Description for Evaluation of Human Work Hardback. Editor(s): Sharples, Sarah; Wilson, John R. Num Pages: 1031 pages, 226 black & white illustrations, 160 black & white tables. BIC Classification: TBDG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 262 x 58. Weight in Grams: 2022.

Written by experts with real-world experience in applying ergonomics methodology in a range of contexts, Evaluation of Human Work, Fourth Edition explores ergonomics and human factors from a "doing it" perspective. More than a cookbook of ergonomics methods, the book encourages students to think about which methods they should apply, when, and why. Now in its fourth edition, the editors have again brought together a team of world-renowned experts and created a forum for them to discuss and debate their most valued approaches.

See What’s New in the Fourth Edition:

  • Significant change of authorship and content in each chapter
  • Five new ... Read more
  • Discussion of the idea of reflective practice and Ergonomics/Human Factors
  • Examination of the systems perspective now prevalent in the field
  • Coverage of new tools and the relationship between these physiologically measured parameters and theoretical concepts such as workload, fatigue, stress, or effort

In addition to being a foundational text, the book is an authoritative reference for practising ergonomists. Completely revised and updated, this fourth edition retains the features that have made the book a perennial favorite. After reading each chapter you will feel as though you understand the context of how to practise ergonomics and what aspects of method selection and implementation you should consider. The book provides a guide to the benefits ergonomics and human factors can offer industry, business, or human service professionals.

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Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
1036
Place of Publication
Bosa Roca, United States
ISBN
9781466559615
SKU
V9781466559615
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-4

About John R. Wilson
John R Wilson was Professor of Human Factors at the University of Nottingham and also worked for many years part time as a human factors specialist within Network Rail, the UK rail infrastructure provider. He was both a Chartered Psychologist and a Chartered Engineer, as well as being a Fellow of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (president in ... Read more

Reviews for Evaluation of Human Work
"From the first edition, this text was a ‘must have’; it still is. Ergonomics/human factors (E, HF) addresses real problems in the real world and its broad arsenal of methods and tools is one of the strengths of the field. …This fourth edition continues the same overall concept as the first, but has added a number of new chapters and ... Read more

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