Lag: A Look at Circadian Desynchronization [Perfect Paperback]

Bill Ragan M.S. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 22, 2007

Bill Ragan said that circadian desynchronization was one of the causes of several aircraft accidents over the years. While the exact cause of these accidents was hard to pinpoint, many of them were linked to human error. Lag: A Look at Circadian Desynchronization (ISBN 978-1-4357-0221-9) was focused on stress that resulted from jet lag, shift work, and fatigue in aviation. Many of the principles included here transfer over to other industries like commercial overland transportation, law enforcement, and health care. How much does fatigue cost you? Only the reader will know, but factors that can influence the costs were discussed in this book. Not intended to be a substitute for a consultation by a provider, some interventions intended to help lower the cost of fatigue were included, as well.

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About the Author

Bill Ragan, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Cleveland State University and a Master's Degree in Psychology from Walden University. He is a lifetime member of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, a member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and affiliated with the United States Army Medical Department Regiment. Ragan's research interests include many aspects of clinical and aviation psychology. Numerous concepts discussed in this book came from observations Ragan made when he worked in military aviation. His experiences and training on the Bell UH-1 Huey, the Bell AH-1 Cobra, and the Bell OH-58 Kiowa helicopters motivated him to pursue aviation psychology and this investigation into lag. When he is not conducting research or writing about his findings, Ragan spends his time SCUBA diving in Florida. He also enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and family. A former professional photojournalist and photographer, Ragan spends his free time traveling and taking pictures. This is Ragan's first book.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 114 pages
• Publisher: Lulu Enterprises, Inc.; 1st edition (November 22, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1435702212
• ISBN-13: 978-1435702219
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,855,806 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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