The Dictionary for Human Factors/Ergonomics

The Dictionary for Human Factors/Ergonomics is a major compilation of the basic terminology in the field of ergonomics. This unique dictionary contains over 8,000 terms representing all areas of human factors. For many terms, a commentary is provided to help place the term in perspective and elaborate on its use. Applicable acronyms and abbreviations are included. Two appendices are featured in the book as well. The first appendix is an alphabetical listing of abbreviations and acronyms with their respective terms for easy cross-referencing. The second appendix contains a list of national and international organizations involved in human factors/ergonomic research and/or applications.
Peer-reviewed for accuracy and comprehensiveness, The Dictionary for Human Factors/Ergonomics is an essential reference for professionals, academics, and students in engineering, psychology, safety, law, and management. It is especially useful for human factors professionals working in government and industry.

List of contents

Introduction. How to Use This Book. Internal Abbreviations. The Dictionary for Human Factors/Ergonomics. Bibliography. Appendix A: Abbreviations, Acronyms of Terms. Appendix B1: Organization Names and Their Acronyms. Appendix B2: Organization Acronyms and Their Names.

About the author

Stramler\, Jr.\, James H.

Summary

This book presents a major compilation of the basic terminology in the field of ergonomics. It contains over 8,000 terms representing all areas of human factors. The book also provides a commentary, for many terms, to help place the term in perspective and elaborate on its use.

Product details

• Authors: James H. Stramler, Jr. Stramler, James H. Stramler Jr.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.12.1992
• EAN: 9780849342363
• ISBN: 978-0-8493-4236-3
• No. of pages: 430
• Weight: 960 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Labour, economic and industrial sociology; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Engineering (General), TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Reference, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Health & Safety, Reference works, Engineering: general, Ergonomics