Introduction to Human Factors Engineering

by Christopher D. Wickens, John D. Lee, Yili Liu

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.

Genres: Design, Nonfiction, Engineering, Psychology, Philosophy, Reference

608 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still an excellent handbook and reference. All of the basics covered, foundational topics on perception and psychology as well, it's really stood the test of time.

[Krista · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely one of the better textbooks that I've had to read.

[Kc Fellger · Rating 4 out of 5]

great foundational /reference text as it covers the base topics and underlying psychological behavioral attributes behind the science of human factors engineering,

[Ali Hadi · Rating 5 out of 5]

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