Synopses & Reviews
Ergonomics uncovers the fusion of data from psychology, physiology, and engineering to enable a person's environment, whether at home or work, to be designed to fit his or her needs. This set presents the most important articles in the psychology of ergonomics and human factors, divided into the following areas:
Human Factors, History, and Philosophy Body Movement and Biomechanics Communication Displays Controls The Workspace Posture and Seating Noise Vibration Temperature and Ventilation Illumination The Working Environment
Articles in these volumes have been drawn from various books and from the following journals: International Review of Ergonomics, Ergonomics, Occupational Psychology, Human Factors, Applied Ergonomics, Instructional Science, Contemporary Ergonomics, Journal of Applied Psychology, New Scientist, Journal of Experimental Psychology, International Journal of Man-Machine Studies, SAE Journal, Behavior and Information Technology, Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, Psychological bulletin, Journal of Sound and Vibration, Journal of Social Issues, Engineering, ASHRAE Transactions, British Journal of Ophthalmology, Transactions of the Illuminating Engineering Society, Journal of the Optical Society of America, and Illuminating Engineer
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"Jackson's excellent study. . . . places the fight against segregation within a much broader historical context. . . . It greatly illuminates the development of social science knowledge about the crucial topic of race in modern America." - History of Education Quarterly
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"A provocative analysis of social scientists' role in the landmark desegregation case Brown v. Board of Education." - Law and History Review
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"Relying substantially on archival sources, Jackson helps us to understand how science was involved in the landmark Brown vs. the Board of Education case, and how the scientists themselves conceived of their role in the legal process. In addition, he provides a fascinating account of the relationship between Jewish organizations and the NAACP in their joint effort to oppose discriminatory policies." - William Tucker, Rutgers University
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"A wide reading of manuscript sources, court cases, and secondary works . . . . A very good book that is well worth the reading." - American Historical Review
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“A deeply researched, clearly written account of an important subject. Thorough and well organized. Gives the reader a clear understanding of what liberal social scientists were thinking in 1954. This contribution will be of interest to both historians and social scientists.”
“Relying substantially on archival sources, Jackson helps us to understand how science was involved in the landmark Brown vs. the Board of Education case, and how the scientists themselves conceived of their role in the legal process. In addition, he provides a fascinating account of the relationship between Jewish organizations and the NAACP in their joint effort to oppose discriminatory policies.”
“A provocative analysis of social scientists' role in the landmark desegregation case Brown v. Board of Education.“
“A wide reading of manuscript sources, court cases, and secondary works. . . . A very good book that is well worth the reading.”
“Jackson's excellent study. . . . places the fight against segregation within a much broader historical context. . . . It greatly illuminates the development of social science knowledge about the crucial topic of race in modern America.”
Synopsis
In one of the twentieth century's landmark Supreme Court cases, Brown v. Board of Education, social scientists such as Kenneth Clark helped to convince the Supreme Court Justices of the debilitating psychological effects of racism and segregation. John P. Jackson, Jr., examines the well-known studies used in support of Brown, such as Clarks famous “doll tests,” as well as decades of research on race which lead up to the case. Jackson reveals the struggles of social scientists in their effort to impact American law and policy on race and poverty and demonstrates that without these scientists, who brought their talents to bear on the most pressing issues of the day, we wouldnt enjoy the legal protections against discrimination we may now take for granted. For anyone interested in the history and legacy of Brown v. Board of Education, this is an essential book.
About the Author
John P. Jackson Jr. is Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He is the author of Science for Segregation: Race, Law, and the Case against Brown v. Board of Education, also published by NYU Press.