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Hard Facts About Soft Machines: The Ergonomics Of Seating (Hardcover)

by Rani Lueder (Editor), Kageyu Noro (Editor) "The genesis of chairs and sitting is not known..." (more)
Key Phrases: New York, Ministry of Labour, Applied Ergonomics (more...)

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This book brings together researchers in ergonomics and posture with industrial designers, to review and assess the current state of chair design, with implications for cultural, behavioural and occupational aspects of health. The contributions are a significant step in the ergonomics of seating and should lead to a better understanding of the mechanics, dynamics and effects of seating on the sitter. They point to ways in which seats might become easier to use and adjust, offering both comfort and postural support without compromising freedom of movement; and in the not too distant future, the intelligent chair will remember the sitter's preferences.

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Hardcover: 457 pages
Publisher: CRC; 1 edition (November 23, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0850668026
ISBN-13: 978-0850668025
Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,102,881 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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New York, Ministry of Labour, Applied Ergonomics, Japanese Standards Association, Santa Monica, Waseda University, Air Force, Los Angeles, Male Female, Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, United States, Women's Bureau, Japanese Journal of Ergonomics, University of Southern California, Academic Press, Buttock-Leg Length, Korean Industrial Standards, American National Standards Institute, Labour Standards Bureau, The Ergonomics of Working Postures, University of Nottingham, Webb Associates, Elsevier Science Publishers, John Wiley, Small Seat

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This book cites 28 books:

Human Factors in Transport Research by Wales) International Conference on Ergonomics and Transport (1980 : Swansea on 5 pages
Sitting Posture by Etiennne Grandjean on 5 pages
Occupational Biomechanics by Don B. Chaffin on 4 pages
Ergonomics Of Working Postures: Models, Methods And Cases: The Proceedings Of The First International Occupational Ergonomics Symposium, Zadar, Yugoslavia, ... Ergonomics Symposium//Proceedings) by E. N. Corlett on page 33, page 215, and page 216
The Slipped Disc by James Cyriax on page 163, page 171, and page 203

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Biomechanics of the Upper Limbs: Mechanics, Modeling, and Musculoskeletal Injuries by Andris Freivalds on page 355, and page 528
Biomechanics in Ergonomics by Shrawan Kumar on page 333, and page 334
Comfort and Design: Principles and Good Practice by Peter Vink on page 153
Intelligent Sensory Evaluation: Methodologies and Applications (Engineering Online Library) by Da Ruan on page 254
Working Postures and Movements: Tools for Evaluation and Engineering by Nico J. Delleman on page 423

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, one of a kind, May 27, 2002

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Best book for office seating I have read, strong recommend!

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