Human Factors in Simple and Complex Systems, Second Edition

Human Factors in Simple and Complex Systems, Second Edition

Author: Robert W. Proctor

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2008-04-22

Total Pages: 656

ISBN-13: 142006360X

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In terms of simple and complex systems, it is a whole new world out there. At the initial publication of this book, fourteen years ago, the web was in its infancy, DVDs did not exist, cell phones were few and far between, and the information superhighway was just a blip upon the horizon. If you used the terms "social engineering," you were most likely a political scientist, and if you were "phishing" you might be listening to a rock band. The second edition of a bestseller, Human Factors in Simple and Complex Systems provides the necessary understanding of the breadth and depth of human factors issues that influence the design, implementation, and evaluation of products and systems. Emphasizing the close relationship between basic theory and application, the authors delineate a framework for the research process, present an integrated view of the current state of knowledge, and examine how these factors can be applied to system design. The new edition addresses such concepts as situation awareness and highlights topics of interest, with a special focus on computer applications and human-computer interaction. See what’s new in the Second Edition New topics, such as situational awareness, that capture the tremendous changes in human factors and ergonomics Tightly integrates basic research and application, strengthening the link between knowledge and practice Each chapter includes a separate box that discusses a topic of current interest related to human interaction with computers and recent technology Demonstrating a general approach to solving a broad range of system problems, the book provides coverage of the theoretical foundation on which the discipline of human factors is built. Structured around human information processing, it covers the full range of contemporary human factors and ergonomics, then shows you how to apply them.


Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics

Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics

Author: Gavriel Salvendy

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-05-24

Total Pages: 1754

ISBN-13: 1118129083

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The fourth edition of the Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics has been completely revised and updated. This includes all existing third edition chapters plus new chapters written to cover new areas. These include the following subjects: Managing low-back disorder risk in the workplace Online interactivity Neuroergonomics Office ergonomics Social networking HF&E in motor vehicle transportation User requirements Human factors and ergonomics in aviation Human factors in ambient intelligent environments As with the earlier editions, the main purpose of this handbook is to serve the needs of the human factors and ergonomics researchers, practitioners, and graduate students. Each chapter has a strong theory and scientific base, but is heavily focused on real world applications. As such, a significant number of case studies, examples, figures, and tables are included to aid in the understanding and application of the material covered.


Human Factors in Simple and Complex Systems

Human Factors in Simple and Complex Systems

Author: Robert W. Proctor

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-01-02

Total Pages: 676

ISBN-13: 1482229579

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Recently, there have been a number of advances in technology, including in mobile devices, globalization of companies, display technologies and healthcare, all of which require significant input and evaluation from human factors specialists. Accordingly, this textbook has been completely updated, with some chapters folded into other chapters and new chapters added where needed. The text continues to fill the need for a textbook that bridges the gap between the conceptual and empirical foundations of the field.


Safety Differently

Safety Differently

Author: Sidney Dekker

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2014-06-23

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1482242001

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The second edition of a bestseller, Safety Differently: Human Factors for a New Era is a complete update of Ten Questions About Human Error: A New View of Human Factors and System Safety. Today, the unrelenting pace of technology change and growth of complexity calls for a different kind of safety thinking. Automation and new technologies have resu


Human Factors Methods

Human Factors Methods

Author: Neville Stanton

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 657

ISBN-13: 1409457540

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This second edition of Human Factors Methods: A Practical Guide for Engineering and Design now presents 107 design and evaluation methods including numerous refinements to those that featured in the original. The book acts as an ergonomics methods manual, aiding both students and practitioners. Offering a 'how-to' text on a substantial range of ergonomics methods, the eleven sections represent the different categories of ergonomics methods and techniques that can be used in the evaluation and design process.


Human Factors for Informatics Usability

Human Factors for Informatics Usability

Author: B. Shackel

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1991-02-14

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9780521365703

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Human factors is one of the critical issues in Information Technology, as industry realizes the need to change from technology-oriented goals to meet the demands of computer users. Human factors can help to improve Informatics Usability for real people, and to reduce the huge people-costs of human machine interactions.


An Introduction to Human Factors Engineering

An Introduction to Human Factors Engineering

Author: Christopher D. Wickens

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 582

ISBN-13: 9781292022314

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For undergraduate courses in Human-Factors Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Engineering Psychology, or Human-Factors Psychology. Offering a somewhat more psychological perspective than other human factors books on the market, this text 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.


Introduction to Human Factors

Introduction to Human Factors

Author: Nancy J. Stone

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-09-01

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 149878383X

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This is a comprehensive, but accessible text that introduces students to the fields of human factors and ergonomics. The book is intended for undergraduate students, written from the psychological science perspective along with various pedagogical components that will enhance student comprehension and learning. This book is ideal for those introductory courses that wish to introduce students to the multifaceted areas of human factors and ergonomics along with practical knowledge the students can apply in their own lives.


Patient Safety

Patient Safety

Author: Sidney Dekker

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-04-19

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 143985226X

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Increased concern for patient safety has put the issue at the top of the agenda of practitioners, hospitals, and even governments. The risks to patients are many and diverse, and the complexity of the healthcare system that delivers them is huge. Yet the discourse is often oversimplified and underdeveloped. Written from a scientific, human factors


Human Factors in the Design and Evaluation of Central Control Room Operations

Human Factors in the Design and Evaluation of Central Control Room Operations

Author: Neville A. Stanton

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2009-11-18

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 1439809925

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Whether used for aviation, manufacturing, oil and gas extraction, energy distribution, nuclear or fossil fuel power generation, surveillance or security, all control rooms share two common features. The people operating them are often remote from the processes that they are monitoring and controlling and the operations work 24/7. The twin demands o