Fitting the Human
Introduction to Ergonomics / Human Factors Engineering, Seventh Edition
7th Edition
Published on 10. January 2017
Book
Hardback
480 pages
978-1-4987-4689-2 (ISBN)
Description
This new edition undergraduate introductory textbook follows the motto of the previous versions: "Solid information, easy-to-read, easy to understand, easy to apply." The aim remains the same: "Human engineering" workplaces, tools, machinery, computers, lighting, shiftwork, work demands, the environment, officers, vehicles, the home - and everything else that we can design to fit the human. The new edition is up-to-date in content and language, in data and illustrations. Like previous versions, this book is for students and professionals in engineering, design, architecture, safety and management and to everybody else who wants to make work safe, efficient, satisfying, and even enjoyable.
Reviews / Votes
"Kroemer?s book is a canon in the field of ergonomics. It gives an easy-to-read, but still comprehensive introduction to many of the different aspects of ergonomics. The chapters contain a number of tables, thorough information of relevance for designers and engineers. The book will help designers and engineers to designing systems and environments that fit the human body and mind."-Kjell Ivar Overgard, University College of Southeast Norway
"This book is definitely a must have for beginners. In addition, it is a great book to have for an update to the most recent topics in ergonomics and human factors engineering. This book provides depth and rigor contents yet it's easy to understand."
- Satoshi Muraki, Kyushu University, Japan
More details
Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
44 s/w Tabellen, 171 s/w Zeichnungen
44 Tables, black and white; 171 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
825 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4987-4689-2 (9781498746892)
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Book
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Person
Karl H. E. Kroemer is professor emeritus of industrial and systems engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia. He was a member of the Committee on Human Factors of the National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences. He was an elected fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and of the Ergonomics Society. Dr. Kroemer earned a BS, an MS, and a PhD in mechanical engineering, from Technical University Hannover, Germany. He has authored or coauthored over 200 publications and articles on various human factors, ergonomics, and physiology topics.
Content
Preface; About the Author; The first page; Section I The Human Body; Chapter 1 Body Sizes; Chapter 2 Mobility; Chapter 3 Muscular Work; Chapter 4 Body Strength; Section II The Human Mind; Chapter 5 How We See; Chapter 6 How We Hear; Chapter 7 How We Sense Objects and Energy; Chapter 8 How We Experience Indoor and Outside Climates; Section III Body and Mind Working Together; Chapter 9 Mental Activities; Chapter 10 Hard Physical Work; Chapter 11 Light and Moderate Work; Chapter 12 Task Load and Stress; SECTION IV Organizing and Managing Work; Chapter 13 Working With Others; Chapter 14 The Organization and You; Chapter 15 Working Hours and Sleep; Chapter 16 Night and Shift Work; Section V Human Engineering; Chapter 17 Designing the Home; Chapter 18 Office Design; Chapter 19 Computer Design and Use; Chapter 20 Workplace Design; Chapter 21 Load Handling; Chapter 22 Health Care for Patients and Providers; Chapter 23 Autonomous Automobiles: Emerging Ergonomic Issues; Chapter 24 Making Work Efficient And Pleasant; References; Index