The science of footwear /

"Covering every aspect of the process, this book introduces the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of footwear. It also presents a comprehensive discussion of how the footwear industry attempts to cater to the wide needs of sophisticated and demanding customers. The text provides...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Other Authors: Goonetilleke, Ravindra S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis, 2012.
Series:Advances in human factors and ergonomics series
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Covering every aspect of the process, this book introduces the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of footwear. It also presents a comprehensive discussion of how the footwear industry attempts to cater to the wide needs of sophisticated and demanding customers. The text provides a basic understanding of the technology and techniques involved in the design and development of a popular and demanding consumer product. Topics include the measurement and testing process, foot and footwear interaction, mass customization, the manufacturing process, and the marketing process. The author also addresses the latest trends in footwear technology"--
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781439835685
1439835683
9781439835692
1439835691