3rd Edition
Bodyspace Anthropometry, Ergonomics and the Design of Work, Third Edition
352 Pages
85 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
352 Pages
85 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
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In the 20 years since the publication of the first edition of Bodyspace the knowledge base upon which ergonomics rests has increased significantly. The need for an authoritative, contemporary and, above all, usable reference is therefore great. This third edition maintains the same content and structure as previous editions, but updates the material and references to reflect recent developments... Read more
ERGONOMICS, DESIGN AND ANTHROPOMETRY
Introduction
Principles and Practice of Anthropometrics
Human Diversity
APPLICATION OF ANTHROPOMETRY IN DESIGN
Workspace Design
Sitting and Seating
Hands and Handles
Ergonomics in the Office
Ergonomics in the Home
Health and Safety at Work
THE BODYSPACE TABLES – ANTHROPOMETRIC DATABASE
Anthropometric Data
Appendix: A Mathematical Synopsis of Anthropometrics
References
Index
Introduction
Principles and Practice of Anthropometrics
Human Diversity
APPLICATION OF ANTHROPOMETRY IN DESIGN
Workspace Design
Sitting and Seating
Hands and Handles
Ergonomics in the Office
Ergonomics in the Home
Health and Safety at Work
THE BODYSPACE TABLES – ANTHROPOMETRIC DATABASE
Anthropometric Data
Appendix: A Mathematical Synopsis of Anthropometrics
References
Index
Biography
Pheasant, Stephen; Haslegrave, Christine M.
… the third edition gives the reader 82 more pages of text and double the number of references. … New data have been added to nearly every chapter of the book, and there are 17 new sections that include material on such contemporary issues as the user-centered approach, which helps to put ergonomics in perspective. … a rich and useful set of data for the practitioner and researcher alike.
— In Ergonomics in Design, Spring 2007
