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Human Error [Kindle Edition]

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"...an in-depth analytical framework of human error..." Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing

"...a comprehensive and often innovative treatment of human error that is both readable and informative." Gavan Lintern, Human Factors Society Bulletin

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Modern technology has now reached a point where improved safety can only be achieved through a better understanding of human error mechanisms. In its treatment of major accidents, the book spans the disciplinary gulf between psychological theory and those concerned with maintaining the reliabiblity of hazardous technologies. Much of the theoretical structure is new and original, and of particular importance is the identification of cognitive processes common to a wide variety of error types.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 2499 KB
  • Print Length: 316 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (26 Oct 1990)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B000SEJ89W
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #81,542 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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By BikeMan
Format:Paperback
In this superb, easily read book James Reason deftly summarises many years of world wide research into the fascinating field of human error. If you ever wondered why you walk into your bedroom having forgotten just why you climbed the stairs in the first place - then this is the book for you.

The structure is simple with each chapter exploring a different aspect. The new reader is invited to skip the more theoretical parts and focus just on the most useful applications of current thinking.

This book is universlly cited as THE definitive book on the subject. For resolutely non-technical readers a more accessible text is 'Design of Everyday Things' by D Norman.

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Its Good 18 Mar 2011
By Shane C
Format:Paperback
Another good foundation for HF students this is an enjoyable read and well worth comparing his work with Perrow and Dekker
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useful for reference 20 Jan 2010
Format:Paperback
A little dry but excellent for references to other works. He has written many books that are easier to read than this but this has loads of information that you may want to reference or read for yourself.
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