Introduction to Ergonomics, Third Edition
By R.S. Bridger
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CRC Press 2008, ISBN 9780849373060, hardcover, 808 pgs. Order # 10932 |
A comprehensive introduction to the field, this book contains more than twenty worked examples of ergonomic problem solving. The book can be used to learn about ergonomics in a variety of ways, depending on the goals of the reader. It provides a general introduction to the field and study sections that delve deeper into special topics. The exercise can be used as lecture material, exam questions, or both, and an available Instructors Manual contains advice on lab classes and demonstrations and solutions to more than 200 problems. The author's approach is based on a professional model in which specialized skills are backed up by general knowledge of the profession.
- Provides a set of quantitative problem solving skills across the entire discipline
- Contains more than 200 questions and exercises, and more than twenty worked examples
- Includes chapters on anatomy, physiology, and psychology useful for teaching theory-based problems solving skills
- Supplies new checklists that can be used for class work or during site visits
- Presents a new psychometrics section on Questionnaire and Survey Design
See what's new in the Third Edition:
- Each chapter includes a Ergonomics Workshop section that provides worked examples and advice for using problem solving tools
- Guidance for the design of questionnaires, rating scales, and the conduct of surveys applicable across all areas of ergonomics
- Task analysis examples together with checklists and advice to aid interpretation
- Increased coverage of the role of stress and psychological wellbeing on the health of workers and on systems safety
- New material for lectures, examinations, and projects
- Glossary of terms