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Download or read book Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics 2012 14 Volume Set written by Gavriel Salvendy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-08-06 with total page 8218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With contributions from an international group of authors with diverse backgrounds, this set comprises all fourteen volumes of the proceedings of the 4th AHFE Conference 21-25 July 2012. The set presents the latest research on current issues in Human Factors and Ergonomics. It draws from an international panel that examines cross-cultural differences, design issues, usability, road and rail transportation, aviation, modeling and simulation, and healthcare.

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