Cultural Ergonomics: Theory, Methods, and Applications

ISBN-13: 9780367379056 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 234 str.

Tonya L. Smith-Jackson; Marc L. Resnick; Kayenda T. Johnson

Opis

An introduction to cultural ergonomics within a human factors framework, this book is a primer on how to implement the approach. It provides systemic methods to apply what is learned from analyses of culture to the design, development, and evaluation of products and systems. The author includes interdisciplinary coverage of theory, methods, applications, and methodological approaches backed up by concrete examples and case studies to assist with applications.

Spis treści

Cultural Ergonomics: Overview and Methodologies. Global Issues. Role of Culture in the Design and Evaluation of Consumer Products. Human–Computer Systems. Creating Inclusive Warnings: The Role of Culture in the Design and Evaluation of Risk Communications. Cultural Ergonomics Perspectives on Occupational Safety and Health. Military Systems. Disaster Management Systems. Cultural Ergonomics Implications in Forensics. Future Directions: A Preliminary Research Agenda. Index.

O autorze

Tonya L. Smith-Jackson, Ph.D. currently holds the position of Associate Professor of Human Factors Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg. She is also Associate Director for the Center for Innovation in Construction Safety and Health and Director of Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics Center at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.