Eduardo Salas

Neville Anthony Stanton

Hal W. Hendrick

Alan Hedge

Karel Brookhuis

Research suggests that ergonomists tend to restrict themselves to two or three of their favorite methods in the design of systems, despite a multitude of variations in the problems that they face. Human Factors and Ergonomics Methods delivers an authoritative and practical account of methods that incorporate human capabilities and limitations, envi

Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics Methods

Becoming more self-aware and seeking self-improvement are growing movements in modern society. To achieve these goals, people must fully understand all aspects of their intellectual and emotional selves and how they view, are viewed by, and interact with others. These lessons are valuable in both people's personal and professional lives. There may be no one better equipped to explain them than someone who taught a course on psychological factors in management for more than nineteen years. Through a series of proven models to guide individuals to a better understanding of self, Professor Hal Hendrick shows the way toward leading an interpersonally effective and happier way of life. “Most of us may at least intuitively grasp the importance of strengthening our sense of self in socially acceptable ways. But in It All Begins With Self, Hendrick draws upon empirically based models (including his own mistakes in life) to offer unique insights on how to put that understanding into action. Until you've read the book you won't really be able to see the vastness of the gulf that separates the maverick with a goal from the bull in the china shop.” Alex Raksin, former book review editor for the Los Angeles Times and winner of the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing

How to Become a More Effective and Happier You

It All Begins with Self

Paul Paradis

Richard J. Hornick

Written by two certified human factors/ergonomics professionals and a criminalist and firearms expert, all of whom have testified as expert witnesses, Human Factors in Handgun Safety and Forensics draws on their formidable collective knowledge and professional experience to present the first scientifically based volume in the field. This seminal work identifies numerous human factors in handgun design, training, and related human behavior in unintentional and inadvertent shooting incidents. The book provides an overview of handgun use in general but focuses on firearm handling in unintentional and inadvertent shootings. It describes the discipline of human factors and ergonomics and includes available statistics on shootings, examines their limitations, and reviews actual cases to determine human causes in unintentional and inadvertent shootings. It provides a history of firearms and details the components and mechanics of handguns and ammunition to reveal safety problems in current designs. It explains the fundamentals of shooting and how violation of those principles can result in unintentional or inadvertent shootings. The authors stress the importance of firearms safety training. They evaluate various safety training programs (including those from the National Rifle Association), investigate inconsistencies in basic safety rules, and make suggestions to improve safety training. The importance of instructor training is also emphasized. The book concludes with a summary and application of the previous topics to forensic and investigative settings and gives advice for human factors/ergonomics professionals as expert witnesses. The book comes with an accompanying DVD with hundreds of color photos to support the topics covered in the text.

Hal W. Hendrick

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