"Extra-ordinary" ergonomics : how to accommodate small and big persons, the disabled and elderly, expectant mothers and children /

Explores designing for population groups that do not meet the customary standards in age, size, and abilities. Illustrates various approaches to measuring the characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of those who differ from the norm. Explains how to assess and determine abilities and needs an...

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Main Author: Kroemer, K. H. E., 1933-
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis, 2006.
Series:HFES issues in human factors and ergonomics series ; v. 4.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Explores designing for population groups that do not meet the customary standards in age, size, and abilities. Illustrates various approaches to measuring the characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of those who differ from the norm. Explains how to assess and determine abilities and needs and demonstrates how to design tools, homes, and environments to make working space safe and living space easy.--ERGONOMICSnetBASE description.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 254 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-220) and index.
ISBN:0849336686
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