The Human Factor : Revolutionizing the Way People Live with Technology - Kim J. Vicente

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The Human Factor

Revolutionizing the Way People Live with Technology

By: Kim J. Vicente

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Hardcover | 1 March 2004 | Edition Number 1

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In this incessantly readable, groundbreaking work, Vincente makes vividly clear how we can bridge the widening gap between people and technology. He investigates every level of human activity - from simple matters such as our hand-eye coordination to complex human systems such as government regulatory agencies, and why businesses would benefit from making consumer goods easier to use. He shows us why we all have a vital stake in reforming the aviation industry, the health industry, and the way we live day-to-day with technology.

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'Vicente does lay out his revolutionary program with a clear, coherent structure of five design factors: political, organizational, team, psychological, and physical. Each is extensively explained and developed with many compelling and detailed examples' - Interantional Journal of Communication 'I believe in this book - I believe in its motivations and I believe it does an excellent job of trying to achieve them. We need more messengers like Vicente. Vive la revolution!' -Ergonomics

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Non-Fiction Science Science in General Impact of Science & Technology on Society Engineering & Technology Technology in General Technical Design Ergonomics Society & Culture Media Studies Arts & Entertainment Design, Industrial & Commercial Arts, Illustration

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Preface	p. 1
Technology Wreaking Havoc
A Threat to Our Quality of Life: Technology Beyond Our Control	p. 9
Why Is Technology So Out of Control? Walking Around Half-Blind	p. 29
Technology for Humans
Let's Get Physical: Fitting the Design to the Body	p. 65
Minding the Mind I: Everyday Psychology	p. 89
Minding the Mind II: Safety-Critical Psychology	p. 111
Staying on the Same Page: Choreographing Team Coordination	p. 155
Management Matters: Building Learning Organizations	p. 183
Political Imperatives I: Technology for Better or for Worse?	p. 231
Political Imperatives II: Safeguarding the Public Interest	p. 245
Regaining Control of Our Lives
The Way Forward: Not by Widgets Alone	p. 281
Notes	p. 307
Acknowledgments	p. 331
Index	p. 335
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