Forthcoming Cognitive Ergonomics Books

Forthcoming Books

1. Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics 2012- 14 Volume Set

   Proceedings of the 4th AHFE Conference 21-25 July 2012

   Edited by Gavriel Salvendy, Waldemar Karwowski

   Series: Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics Series

   With contributions from an international group of authors with diverse backgrounds, this set comprises all fourteen volumes of the proceedings of the Proceedings of the 4th AHFE Conference 21-25 July 2012. The set presents the latest research on current issues in Human Factors and Ergonomics....

   To Be Published July 8th 2012 by CRC Press
2. Advances in Design for Cross-Cultural Activities Part II

   Edited by Denise M. Nicholson, Dylan D. Schmorrow

   Series: Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics Series

   This volume explores decision-making styles, including cooperative, collaborative, avoidant, competitive, and dominate that are commonly modified by the culture. Culture is not a stagnant phenomenon, and many variables need to be considered to accurately evaluation cultural differences in...

   To Be Published July 11th 2012 by CRC Press
3. Advances in Cognitive Engineering and Neuroergonomics

   Edited by Kay M. Stanney, Kelly S. Hale

   Series: Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics Series

   This volume explores cognitive ergonomics, which is concerned with mental processes—otherwise known as brain work. It discusses perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response, as they affect interactions among humans and other elements of a system. Topics will include mental workload,...

   To Be Published July 12th 2012 by CRC Press
4. Advances in Usability Evaluation Part I

   Edited by Marcelo M. Soares, Francesco Rebelo

   Series: Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics Series

   This volume covers the use of ergonomics modeling and on the evaluation of usability, which is a critical aspect of any human-technology system. It will provide new training methods that enhance performance, expand capabilities, and optimize the fit between people and technology....

   To Be Published July 12th 2012 by CRC Press
5. Advances in Usability Evaluation Part II

   Edited by Francesco Rebelo, Marcelo M. Soares

   Series: Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics Series

   To Be Published July 12th 2012 by CRC Press
6. Advances in Design for Cross-Cultural Activities Part I

   Edited by Dylan D. Schmorrow, Denise M. Nicholson

   Series: Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics Series

   This reference focuses on decision-making styles within cultures. It focuses on cooperative, collaborative, avoidant, competitive, and dominant styles of decision making, and discusses how each process is modified by the culture. The contributors examine issues within culture that affect decision...

   To Be Published July 18th 2012 by CRC Press
7. Rail Human Factors around the World

   Impacts on and of People for Successful Rail Operations

   Edited by John R Wilson, Ann Mills, Theresa Clarke, Jane Rajan, Yasamin Dadashi

   To Be Published August 9th 2012 by Taylor & Francis
8. Skill Training in Multimodal Virtual Environments

   Edited by Massîmo Bergamasco, Benoit Bardy, Daniel Gopher

   Series: Human Factors and Ergonomics

   The outcome of a five year European research program that focused on the development and transfer of human perceptual model skills trained in multimodal virtual and augmented reality platforms, this unique book outlines the domain of human training in virtual environments and presents a practical...

   To Be Published August 26th 2012 by CRC Press
9. Quality of Life Technology

   Edited by Richard Schulz

   Series: Rehabilitation Science in Practice Series

   A collaboration between leading scientists, practitioners, and researchers at Carnegie-Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, this book is a comprehensive resource describing Quality of Life technologies and their development, evaluation, adoption, and commercialization. It takes an...

   To Be Published October 4th 2012 by CRC Press
10. Designing Training and Instructional Programs for Older Adults

    By Sara J. Czaja, Joseph Sharit

    Series: Human Factors and Aging Series

    Covering theoretical and practical aspects, this book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-science review of aging, learning, skill acquisition, and training. The text encompasses a broad range of issues relevant to current and future older populations, ranging from theories of learning in...

    To Be Published October 21st 2012 by CRC Press