Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors written by Waldemar Karwowski and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 1960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Ergonomics and Human Factors is a truly comprehensive reference guide to the professional world of ergonomics. Organized alphabetically by topic, this easy-to-use, simply-formatted text provides a unified source of reliable, accessible information from the many realms of science and technology contributing to our knowledge of design for human use. It includes human characteristics, performance-related factors, display and control design, work design and organization, health and safety, social and economic issues, and a large reference of methods and techniques. It also reviews applications and tools, as well as many innovative concepts related to ergonomic research.