"Extra-ordinary" ergonomics : how to accommodate small and big persons, the disabled and elderly, ex...
"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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Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis, c2006, [i.e.2005].
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N620.82/62
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Language
English
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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...
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Publisher
Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis, c2006, [i.e.2005].
Place of Publication
Florida
Date Published
c2006, [i.e.2005].
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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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"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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HFES issues in human factors and ergonomics series ; v. 4.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-220) and index.
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c2006, [i.e.2005].
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N620.82/62
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ISBN
0849336686 (alk. paper)
9780849336683 (alk. paper)
DDC
620.82
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991020528199702626