Synopses & Reviews
This volume was originally published in 1982. Ergonomics is the study of people, primarily in relation to their work, but also with reference to transport, sport and leisure activities. The general purposes of this book were to apply to ergonomics the established principles of anatomy, physiology and psychology and to provide a comprehensive textbook and source of information in this area.
Synopsis
An application of the principles of anatomy, physiology and psychology to ergonomics.
Synopsis
First published in 1982, the general purposes of this book were to apply to ergonomics the established principles of anatomy, physiology and psychology and to provide a comprehensive textbook and source of information in this area.
Table of Contents
List of contributors; Preface; 1. Introduction W. T. Singleton; 2. The provision of energy W. R. Withey; 3. Biomechanics D. Grieve and S. Pheasant; 4. Vibration and linear acceleration Stephen Cole; 5. Effects of climate David McK. Kerslake; 6. Vision, light and colour P. R. Boyce; 7. Hearing and noise D. Roy Davies and Dylan M. Jones; Author index; Subject index.