The Body at Work
Biological Ergonomics

An application of the principles of anatomy, physiology and psychology to ergonomics.

W. T. Singleton (Author)

9780521136259, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 25 February 2010

444 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm, 0.65 kg

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.

Subject Areas: Animal physiology [PSVD]