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"Extra-ordinary" ergonomics : how to accommodate small and big persons, the disabled and elderly, ex...

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"Extra-ordinary" ergonomics : how to accommodate small and big persons, the disabled and elderly, expectant mothers and children / Karl H.E. Kroemer.

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Full title

"Extra-ordinary" ergonomics : how to accommodate small and big persons, the disabled and elderly, expectant mothers and children / Karl H.E. Kroemer.

Publisher

Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis, c2006, [i.e.2005].

Call Numbers

N620.82/62

Record Identifier

74VKmvxyzPXM

MMS ID

991020528199702626

Language

English

Formats

Physical Description

Physical content

xviii, 254 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Contents

Ch. 1. "Extra-ordinary" individuals and groups of people -- Ch. 2. Assessment methods and techniques -- Ch. 3. Principles of human factors engineering -- Ch. 4. Design for movement : with special solutions for the very small and big, for those with lower back problems, and for bedridden persons -- C...

Publication information

Publisher

Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis, c2006, [i.e.2005].

Place of Publication

Florida

Date Published

c2006, [i.e.2005].

Subjects

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Scope and Contents

Summary

""Extra-Ordinary" Ergonomics explores designing for population groups that do not meet the customary standards in age, size, and abilities. Underscoring the need for extraordinary ergonomics, the book illustrates various approaches to measuring the characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of those who differ from the norm. It provides the how...

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Full title

"Extra-ordinary" ergonomics : how to accommodate small and big persons, the disabled and elderly, expectant mothers and children / Karl H.E. Kroemer.

Authors, Artists and Contributors
Notes

General note

HFES issues in human factors and ergonomics series ; v. 4.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-220) and index.

Contextual Information

Date Copyright

c2006, [i.e.2005].

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Primary Identifiers

Call Numbers

N620.82/62

Record Identifier

74VKmvxyzPXM

Permalink

https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKmvxyzPXM

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ISBN

0849336686 (alk. paper)

9780849336683 (alk. paper)

DDC

620.82

MMS ID

991020528199702626

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