Human Factors in Engineering and Design
{{short description|Engineering textbook}}
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| name = Human Factors in Engineering and Design
| image = File:Human Factors in Engineering and Design.jpg
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| caption = 7th edition
| alt = Human Factors in Engineering and Design; cover of the 7th edition
| author = Mark S. Sanders
Ernest J. McCormick
| cover_artist = Carla Bauer
| subject = Human factors and ergonomics
Interface design
| published = 1957
1976, 1982, 1987, 1993 (McGraw-Hill)
| pages = 704 (7th ed.)
| awards =
| isbn = 978-0070549012
| isbn_note = (7th ed.)
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| dewey = 620.8'2—dc20
| congress = TA166.S33
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Human Factors in Engineering and Design is an engineering textbook, currently in its seventh edition.{{r|sanders}} First published in 1957 by Ernest J. McCormick, the book is considered a classic in human factors and ergonomics, and one of the best-established texts in the field.{{r|whitfield}}{{r|karkowski}} It is frequently taught in upper-level and graduate courses in the U.S., and is relied on by practicing human factors and ergonomics professionals.{{r|karkowski}}
The text is divided into six sections: Introduction; Information Input; Human Output and Control; Work Space and Arrangement; Environment; and Human Factors: Selected Topics.
Contents
The text is divided into six sections:
Introduction: Provides an overview of the field of human factors and ergonomics, including its history, goals, and methods.
Information Input: Discusses how humans perceive and process information from the environment, including vision, hearing, and other senses.
Human Output and Control: Examines human physical and cognitive capabilities and limitations in controlling systems and performing tasks.
Work Space and Arrangement: Covers the design of workspaces and equipment to optimize human performance and comfort, including anthropometry and workplace layout.
Environment: Explores the effects of environmental factors on human performance, such as lighting, noise, temperature, and vibration.
Human Factors: Selected Topics: Addresses specialized topics such as human-computer interaction, automation, and safety.
Editions
Since its first publication, the book has been updated and expanded several times to reflect advances in the field. The seventh edition, published in 2018 by Mark S. Sanders and Ernest J. McCormick, includes emerging topics such as digital technology, automation, and artificial intelligence.
Impact
Human Factors in Engineering and Design has had a significant impact on the field of human factors and ergonomics. The book has helped shape the development of the field and provided a framework for designing human-centered systems. It continues to be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practicing professionals.
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