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by James Reason (Author) "Just over 60 years ago, Spearman (1982) grumbled that "crammed as psychological writings are, and must needs be, with allusions to errors in an incidental..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 316 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press (26 Oct 1990)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0521314194
  • ISBN-13: 978-0521314190
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 30,501 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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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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James Reason has produced a major theoretical integration of several previously isolated literatures in his new book Human Error. Much of the theoretical structure is new and original. Particularly important is the identification of cognitive processes common to a wide variety of error types. Modern technology has now reached a point where improved safety can only be achieved on the basis of 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 reliability of hazardous technologies. As such, it is essential reading not only for cognitive scientists and human factors specialists, but also for reliability engineers and risk managers. No existing book speaks with so much clarity to both the theorists and the practitioners of human reliability.

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Just over 60 years ago, Spearman (1982) grumbled that "crammed as psychological writings are, and must needs be, with allusions to errors in an incidental manner, they hardly ever arrive at considering these profoundly, or even systematically." Read the first page
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4.0 out of 5 stars The definitive guide to human error, 21 Dec 2005
By BikeMan (Reading, UK) - See all my reviews
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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