Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Introduction -- Human factors and systems -- Human factors research methodologies -- Information input -- Information input and processing -- Text, graphics, symbols, and codes -- Visual displays of dynamic information -- Auditory, tactual, and olfactory displays -- Speech communications --Human output and control -- Physical work and manual materials handling -- Motor skills -- Human control of systems -- Controls and data entry devices -- Hand tools and devices -- Workplace design -- Applied anthropometry, work-space design, and seating -- Arrangement of components within a physical space -- Interpersonal aspects of workplace design -- Environmental conditions -- Illumination -- Climate -- NOise -- Motion -- Human factors applications -- Human error, accidents, and safety -- Human factors and the automobile -- Human factors in systems design