Ergonomics : Foundational Principles, Applications, and Technologies, Second Edition

This new edition textbook is written with a global view of the field of ergonomics as it applies to innovations, occupational, recreational, and design environments. The new edition will update the technology advances since the publication of the first edition. All chapters will be revised, with two chapters combined, and 2 new chapters added.

This newly updated edition presents a global perspective on ergonomics, addressing its application across occupational, recreational, design, and technological environments. This comprehensive textbook reflects the technological advancements that have reshaped the field, offering revised chapters, the integration of previously separate topics, and the addition of two entirely new chapters. With an emphasis on cultural sensitivity and inclusive representation, the book takes a modern approach to ergonomics with diversity at the heart of it. Readers will find a complete and ready-to-use resource ideal for both instruction and independent study. The book features real-world examples, case studies, and innovative applications that help bridge theory and practice. Students and professionals will benefit from enhanced accessibility to global perspectives, a wide range of ergonomics software, and detailed guides for research and project development. It presents readers with the tools to understand, teach, and apply ergonomic principles effectively in both academic and practical settings. Ergonomics, Second Edition is designed for a broad audience including researchers and students in human factors, industrial and organizational psychology, sociology, biomechanics, medicine, and design disciplines. It is also an essential resource for human resource professionals, industrial engineers, ergonomists, psychologists, HCI specialists, educators, and architects. This textbook also contains ancillary materials including PowerPoint slides and a solutions manual for qualifying textbook adoptions.