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John Carroll
April, 2003
Finally-a thorough pedagogical survey of the multidisciplinary science of HCI. Human-Computer Interaction spans many disciplines, from the social and behavioral sciences to information and computer technology. But of all the textbooks on HCI technology and applications, none has adequately addressed HCI's multidisciplinary foundations-until now. HCI Models, Theories, and Frameworks fills a huge void in the education and training of advanced HCI students. Its authors comprise a veritable house of diamonds-internationally known HCI researchers, every one of whom has successfully applied a unique scientific method to solve practical problems. Each chapter focuses on a different scientific analysis or approach, but all in an identical format, especially designed to facilitate comparison of the various models.
by Neville Stanton, Alan Hedge, Karel Brookhuis, Eduardo Salas, Hal Hendrick
May 24, 2004
Stanton (human centered design, Brunel University) presents 90 recognized methods in human factors and ergonomics, providing information on the assessment and measurement of physical, environmental, physiological, psychological, social, and organizational phenomena. Each method is outlined in a way that allows easy, side-by-side comparison, with information on background, applications, procedure, related methods, and standards, as well as approximate training and application times, reliability and validity, costs, and worked examples.
by Salvendy
October 21, 2005
The concept, if not wholly the reality, of the safe, user-friendly design of ergonomics has permeated the workplace environment from Dilbert's cubicle to the factory. In seeking to fulfill the promise, Salvendy (industrial engineering, Purdue U.) heads a team of over 100 contributors in probing the theoretical bases and practical applications of human factors psychology and ergonomic products. Case studies personalize the analysis and graphics on the latest technologies, materials and job design, and human-computer interactions<-->on the quest for everything from a more comfortable chair, to hazard-reducing equipment, and supportive design for those with functional limitations.
by Gavriel Salvendy (Editor)
April 18, 1997
Much has changed in the ten years since the publication of the first edition of the Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics. Historic breakthroughs in digital and telecommunications technology and software design have given rise to a fast-paced environment in which humans and machines interact with a transparency and level of sophistication undreamed of just a decade ago. At the same time, new materials and design innovations have helped to make the workplace safer, happier, and more productive. Ongoing advances in the fields of human factors and ergonomics have been fundamental to this amazing progress, and the first edition of this book has had a vital role to play in precipitating these advances. The publication of this Second Edition is very timely, with practical knowledge and technical background on virtually all aspects of physical, cognitive, and social ergonomics. As John F. Smith, Jr., Chairman, CEO, and President of General Motors writes in the Foreword, this book "can be a valuable source of information for any individual or organization committed to providing competitive, high-quality products and safe, productive work environments." Completely revised, updated, and containing 23 entirely new chapters, Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics, Second Edition offers readers by far the most comprehensive and state-of-the-art coverage of all aspects of the field.
by Harold R. Booher
June 20, 2003
A groundbreaking look at how technology with a human touch is revolutionizing government and industry Human Systems Integration (HSI) is very attractive as a new integrating discipline designed to help move business and engineering cultures toward a more people-technology orientation. Over the past decade, the United States and foreign governments have developed a wide range of tools, techniques, and technologies aimed at integrating human factors into engineering systems in order to achieve important cost and performance benefits that otherwise would not have been accomplished. In order for this new discipline to be effective, however, a cultural change is needed that must start with organizational leadership. Handbook of Human Systems Integration outlines the principles and methods that can be used to help integrate people, technology, and organizations with a common objective toward designing, developing, and operating systems effectively and efficiently. Handbook of Human Systems Integration is broad in scope, covering both public and commercial processes as they interface with systems engineering processes. Emphasizing the importance of management and organization concepts as well as the technical uniqueness of HSI.
by Ian Y. Noy, Waldemar Karwowski
December 30, 2004
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by Robert W. Proctor, KIM-PHUONG L. VU
November 30, 2004
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by David Meister
May 1, 1999
Chronicles the human factors and ergonomics (HFE) field since its inception during WWII through the present. Early chapters define HFE elements and parameters, deal with underlying assumptions, and explore the system as a fundamental HFE construct. Later chapters describe the formal and informal history of the discipline, its research characteristics, what HFE practitioners do on the job, and important specialty areas, such as macroergonomics, industrial ergonomics, and quantitative prediction. The author is a historian and one of the originators of the discipline.
Julie A. Jacko, Andrew Sears
September, 2002
This volume presents basic principles and recent advances in conceptualizing, designing, and evaluating computing technologies, covering a variety of traditional and non-traditional platforms including desktop and mobile computing, networked and virtual environments, and information appliances. Coverage also includes interaction issues as they pertain to men, women, children, the elderly, and those with cognitive, physical and perceptual difficulties. Human-computer interaction is discussed in the context of e-commerce, telecommunication, government, healthcare, educational software, entertainment, games, motor vehicles, and aerospace.
by Kim Vicente
March 1, 2004
In this incessantly readable, groundbreaking work, Vincente makes vividly clear how we can bridge the widening gap between people and technology. He investigates every level of human activity--from simple matters such as our hand-eye coordination to complex human systems such as government regulatory agencies, and why businesses would benefit from making consumer goods easier to use. He shows us why we all have a vital stake in reforming the aviation industry, the health industry, and the way we live day-to-day with technology.
Earl Wiener, David Nagel
June 28, 1989
Human Factors in Aviation, written for the widespread aviation community--engineers, scientist, pilots, managers, government personnel, and others--is also be of interest to those in non-aviation fields. The authors/contributors were chosen not only as experts in their fields, but because they could write for a wider audience than they customarily address. The organization of the book takes the reader from the general to the specific, first covering broad issues, then the more specific topics of pilot performance, human factors in aircraft design, and vehicles and systems. The physiological and medical aspects are well documented also.
Wesley E. Woodson, Barry Tillman, Peggy Tillman
January, 1992
Practical guidelines for the Ergonomic Design of Products and Facilities You'll find: Key Decisions to make at the conceptual design stage; Diagrams, charts and checklists; Data on cognitive skills, sensory capacities, mobility, strength, and dexterity; Tables of Engineering unit conversions and scientific constants; Designs that "fit the user"; Human Body size, reach, strength, reaction time, environmental stress resistance. Now revised and updated, this definitive guide--recognized worldwide as the leading source of ergonomics data and guidelines--is even more useful for integrating the human factor in the design of facilities, systems, products, and equipment. To help you ensure safe and efficient use, and prevent user error, injury, inconvenience, or dissatisfaction, the second edition of Human Factors Design Handbook includes step-by-step guidelines and valuable human factor data for identifying and accommodating the needs of people in architecture and the design of furnishings, equipment, consumer products, vehicles, machinery, highways and transportation.
Society of Automotive Engineers
March 1, 2004
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by Don Harris
November 30, 2004
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by Chandler Allen Phillips
November 24, 1999
Mainly a "Bioengineering" test for multi-disciplinary students. Apply Engineering Fundamentals to Human Factors Applications With a sound qualitative, mathematical approach, this new book shows how to use fundamental engineering skills to solve human factors application problems. As readers learn to use the same mathematical and analytical methods that are applied to inanimate devices, systems, and processes, they'll enhance their understanding of the interface between human factors and engineering science. Plus, the book shows how to apply human factors engineering concepts to ergonomic engineering practice and biomedical engineering, including evaluating the trade off in equipment design and human operator capabilities.
by Carl Sandom, Roger S. Harvey
August 13, 2004
This book introduces the reader to the subject matter coverage of human factors and provides practical and pragmatic advice to assist engineers in designing interactive systems that are safer, more secure and easier to use - thereby reducing accidents due to human error, increasing system integrity and enabling more efficient process operations. The book discusses human factors integration methodology and reviews the issues that underpin consideration of key topics such as human error, automation and human reliability assessment. There are also design considerations including control room and interface design and acceptance and verification considerations.
by Mark S. Sanders, Ernest J. McCormick
January 1, 1993
This is the seventh edition of a text that is quite popular and the respected leader in its field. Written for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, as well as for practicing professionals, the book combines an emphasis on the empirical research basis of human factors with comprehensive coverage of basic concepts in the field of human factors and ergonomics. This edition of Human Factors in Engineering and Design has been thoroughly updated and contains a new chapter on motor skills. Several chapters have been extensively revised and renamed to reflect current emphases and research in the field.
by Christopher P. Nemeth
February 11, 2004
Intended for future product designers, this textbook describes human traits that should be taken into consideration during the design process and methods for collecting and evaluating data about the capabilities and limits of human users. Several different types of analysis, design guidance, survey, and usability assessment methods are explained following a consistent format that outlines preparation, materials and equipment, and the steps involved in performing the method, along with an example. The final section offers advice on getting others in an organization to support a new concept and understanding the influence that cost and profit exert on concept decisions.
by W. S. Green, P. W. Jordan
September 1, 1999
As manufacturing reaches a technological ceiling, design is becoming an ever more important differentiating factor in this fiercely competitive world. Jordan, Manager of Human Factors at Philips Design, the Netherlands, and Green (applied ergonomics and design, Delft U., the Netherlands) provide an overview of current practice in human factors relating to product design. This book uses case study evidence to describe a method's effectiveness under tight constraints. It also describes the commercial implications of usability, particularly inclusive design, smart products, and the trends the authors think lie beyond usability, such as achieving emotional engagement with design.
by Robert W. Proctor, Trisha Van Zandt
July 19, 1993
This book provides coverage of the theoretical and empirical foundation of the principles of human performance. The theoretical approach teaches students how to think about a broad range of human factor problems, discussing topics such as cumulative trauma disorders, human-computer interaction, macroergonomics, and mental workload assessment. Anyone interested in research on factors that influence performance.
by Alphonse Chapanis
March 1, 1996
Human Factors in Systems Engineering shows how to integrate human factors into the design of tools, machines, and systems so that they match human abilities and limitations. Unlike virtually all other books on human factors, which leave the implementation of general guidelines to engineers and designers with little or no human factors expertise, this unique book shows that the proper role of the human factors specialist is to translate general guidelines into project specific design requirements to which engineers can design. Again, while other human factors books ignore the standards, specifications, requirements, and other work products that must be prepared by engineers, this book emphasizes the methods used to generate the human factors inputs for engineering work products, and the points in the development process where these inputs are needed. Comprehensive in its scope, Human Factors in Systems Engineering uses the systems engineering process to provide a broad understanding of the way human factors are used in the development process. It describes the full cycle of a design and shows what human factors inputs engineers and designers need at each stage of development. Well-organized and clearly written, this invaluable text is fully supported by over a hundred illustrations, thirty tables, handy appendices, and extensive bibliographies. Its practical, hands-on approach makes it an indispensable resource for professionals and advanced students in human factors, ergonomics, industrial engineering, and systems engineering. A unique, step-by-step guide to the application of human factors in the system development process
by Marlana Coe
April 6, 1996
A crash course in human factors theory and practice for technical communicators If you're a technical writer, technical editor, documentation manager, user-interface designer, usability tester, or any other type of technical communication professional, you've probably found yourself becoming more and more involved in the development, design, and testing of technical communication products. In order to handle your expanded responsibilities effectively you need a solid grounding in human factors, the art and science of designing for people. And now this book gives it to you fast. First, expert Marlana Coe takes you on a fascinating tour of the burgeoning science of human factors. In terms that you can understand, she explains all about the psychology and physiology of how users access, learn, and remember information; the impact of colors, shapes, and patterns; learning styles; approaches and obstacles to problem solving; action structures; and more. And, with the help of real-life examples of various technical communication products, she vividly demonstrates what works, what doesn't, and why. Then, she shows you how to apply what you've learned to create the best technical communication products possible.
by Candida Castro, Tim Horberry
April 16, 2004
In a rare compilation of the major work on transport signs from the perspective of drivers, pedestrians, and pilots, Castro (psychology, U. of Granada) and Horberry (Monash U. Accident Research Center, Australia) introduce the different types of internationally-recognized signs, signage requirements, and research issues (e.g., the effectiveness of text-based vs. pictorial signs). Sixteen contributions provide historical context, and examine motivational, design, and cross-cultural aspects, and new Intelligent Transportation Systems technologies like Variable Message Signs.
by Barry H. Kantowitz, Robert D. Sorkin
February 23, 1983
A general, introductory, "up-to-date" text on the interface between people and systems, geared for the advanced undergraduate or graduate major in psychology, industrial engineering, computer science, and business. Integrates theory and practical implications of human behavior in terms of theoretical models. Covers non-traditional contemporary topics and uses a detailed description of human capabilities as a necessary precursor to the study of human-machine systems. Emphasizes the cognitive aspects of the person-system relationship.
by Daryle Gardner-Bonneau
March 1, 1999
Human Factors and Voice Interactive Systems highlights the importance of human factors in speech technologies and presents and demonstrates the use of human factors, principles, methods, techniques, and tools in the design of speech-enabled applications. Included is coverage of automatic speech recognition, synthetic speech, and interactive voice response systems. Some chapters are devoted to specific applications of speech technology, and other chapters are either issue-oriented or provide a comprehensive view of human factors knowledge and `lessons learned' in a specific applications area. This book places special emphasis on interactive voice response (IVR), devoting seven of its fourteen chapters to both speech-enabled and `traditional' touch-tone-based IVR applications. Other chapters emphasize speech recognition application development, natural language processing, synthetic speech, and the use of speech technology in assistive devices for people with disabilities to further the goal of universal access to information technology for all.
by David I. Gertman, Harold S. Blackman
October 1993
A summary of the techniques, tools, and concepts developed during the last 15 years that have been used to determine and estimate the relative risks of engineering designs, whether they result from design inadequacies or human error. Using real world examples and case studies to illustrate every technique, it focuses on how these methods apply in practice rather than in theory alone, taking into account both the human and the classical aspects of risks that occur in high- technology environments.
by Abigail Edwards, John R. Wilson
March 1, 2004
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by John Thackara
April 1, 2005
"Design with a conscience: that's the take-home message of this important, provocative book. John Thackara, long a major force in design, now takes on an even more important challenge: making the world safe for future inhabitants. We need, he says, to design from the edge, to learn from the world, and to stop designing for, but instead design with. If everyone heeded his prescriptions, the world would indeed be a better place. Required reading, required behavior." Don Norman, Nielsen Norman Group.
by Christopher D. Wickens, John Lee, Yili D. Liu, Sallie Gordon-Becker
November 20, 2003
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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