Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics

The psychology of person-machine interaction has changed in the past few decades. The widespread influence of computer-based technologies has permeated every aspect of the person-machine system. As systems become more complex, new principles of their operation emerge. Reflecting new development in the field, this second edition addresses a wide range of human factors and ergonomics principles found in conventional and twenty-first century technologies and environments. It emphasizes fundamental concepts, systems thinking, the changing nature of the person-machine interface, and the dynamics of systems as they change over time.