The Body at Work Biological Ergonomics [Paperback]

An application of the principles of anatomy, physiology and psychology to ergonomics.First published in 1982, the general purposes of this book were to apply to ergonomics the established principles of anatomy, physiology and psychology and to provide a comprehensive textbook and source of information in this area.First published in 1982, the general purposes of this book were to apply to ergonomics the established principles of anatomy, physiology and psychology and to provide a comprehensive textbook and source of information in this area.This volume was originally published in 1982. Ergonomics is the study of people, primarily in relation to their work, but also with reference to transport, sport and leisure activities. The general purposes of this book were to apply to ergonomics the established principles of anatomy, physiology and psychology and to provide a comprehensive textbook and source of information in this area.List of contributors; Preface; 1. Introduction W. T. Singleton; 2. The provision of energy W. R. Withey; 3. Biomechanics D. Grieve and S. Pheasant; 4. Vibration and linear acceleration Stephen Cole; 5. Effects of climate David McK. Kerslake; 6. Vision, light and colour P. R. Boyce; 7. Hearing and noise D. Roy Davies and Dylan M. Jones; Author index; Subject index.