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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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Product Description
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.

Product Details
  • Paperback: 316 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (October 26, 1990)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0521314194
  • ISBN-13: 978-0521314190
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #112,455 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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