Human Performance Modeling Books

New and Published Books

1. Human–Computer Interaction Handbook

   Fundamentals, Evolving Technologies, and Emerging Applications, Third Edition

   Edited by Julie A. Jacko

   Series: Human Factors and Ergonomics

   The third edition of a groundbreaking reference, The Human–Computer Interaction Handbook: Fundamentals, Evolving Technologies, and Emerging Applications raises the bar for handbooks in this field. It is the largest, most complete compilation of HCI theories, principles, advances, case studies, and...

   Published May 3rd 2012 by CRC Press
2. Adaptive Thermal Comfort: Principles and Practice

   By Fergus Nicol, Michael Humphreys, Susan Roaf

   The fundamental function of buildings is to provide safe and healthy shelter. For the fortunate they also provide comfort and delight. In the twentieth century comfort became a 'product' produced by machines and run on cheap energy. In a world where fossil fuels are becoming ever scarcer and more...

   Published March 15th 2012 by Routledge
3. Occupational Ergonomics

   Theory and Applications, Second Edition

   Edited by Amit Bhattacharya, James D. McGlothlin

   In the fifteen years since the publication of Occupational Ergonomics: Theory and Applications significant advances have been made in this field. These advances include understanding the impact of ageing and obesity on workplace, the role of ergonomics in promoting healthy workplaces and...

   Published March 7th 2012 by CRC Press
4. Auditory Cognition and Human Performance

   Research and Applications

   By Carryl L. Baldwin

   Hearing and understanding sound — auditory processing — greatly enriches everyday life and enhances our ability to perform many tasks essential to survival. The complex soundscape in which we live influences where we direct our attention, how we communicate with each other, and how we interact with...

   Published February 26th 2012 by CRC Press
5. Occupational Physiology

   Edited by Allan Toomingas, Svend Erik Mathiassen, Ewa Wigaeus Tornqvist

   In a clear and accessible presentation, Occupational Physiology focuses on important issues in the modern working world. Exploring major public health problems–such as musculoskeletal disorders and stress–this book explains connections between work, well-being, and health based on up-to-date...

   Published December 19th 2011 by CRC Press
6. Contemporary Sport, Leisure and Ergonomics

   Edited by Tom Reilly, Greg Atkinson

   Understanding the ‘human operator’ is a central concern of both ergonomists and sport and exercise scientists. This cutting-edge collection of international research papers explores the interface between physical, cognitive and occupational ergonomics and sport and exercise science, illuminating...

   Published August 29th 2011 by Routledge
7. Multiteam Systems

   An Organization Form for Dynamic and Complex Environments

   Edited by Stephen J. Zaccaro, Michelle A. Marks, Leslie DeChurch

   Series: Series in Organization and Management

   This book examines an emerging organizational form called the multi-team system (MTS). This type of aggregation is being increasingly adopted by organizations and agencies that need to respond to complex strategic problems. There has been increasing interest in MTSs over the last decade to the...

   Published July 26th 2011 by Routledge Academic
8. Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics in Consumer Product Design

   Edited by Waldemar Karwowski, Marcelo Soares, Neville A. Stanton

   Series: Ergonomics Design & Mgmt. Theory & Applications

   Every day we interact with thousands of consumer products. We not only expect them to perform their functions safely, reliably, and efficiently, but also to do it so seamlessly that we don’t even think about it. However, with the many factors involved in consumer product design, from the...

   Published June 21st 2011 by CRC Press
9. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Consumer Product Design

   Methods and Techniques

   Edited by Waldemar Karwowski, Marcelo M. Soares, Neville A. Stanton

   Series: Handbook of Human Factors in Consumer Product Design

   Every day we interact with thousands of consumer products. We not only expect them to perform their functions safely, reliably, and efficiently, but also to do it so seamlessly that we don’t even think about it. However, with the many factors involved in consumer product design, from the...

   Published June 21st 2011 by CRC Press
10. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Consumer Product Design

    Uses and Applications

    Edited by Waldemar Karwowski, Marcelo M. Soares, Neville A. Stanton

    Series: Handbook of Human Factors in Consumer Product Design

    Every day we interact with thousands of consumer products. We not only expect them to perform their functions safely, reliably, and efficiently, but also to do it so seamlessly that we don’t even think about it. However, with the many factors involved in consumer product design, from the...

    Published June 21st 2011 by CRC Press