Paperback. 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. Human Error, published in 1991, is a major theoretical integration of several previously isolated literatures. Particularly important is the identification of cognitive processes common to a wide variety of error types. It is essential reading not only for cognitive scientists and human factors specialists, but also for reliability engineers and risk managers. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Human Error (Paperback)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Publication Date: 1990
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0521314194
ISBN 13: 9780521314190
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: new

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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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In its treatment of major accidents, this study spans the disciplinary gulf between psychological theory and those concerned with maintaining the reliability of hazardous technologies.

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