The historical evolution of ergonomics
Ergonomics is a science that studies the interface between men and the technological environment, ie, products and systems that are produced to facilitate the work or the daily living of human beings. The concepts and applications of ergonomics are in constant discussion in the academic field. This book provides a series of texts related to the concepts of ergonomics and some of his most notable pioneers.
In fact, there is still a great difficulty in relating their historical stages within the geographic scope and participation of their precursors in these phases. The first chapters describe the precursors of ergonomics, especially Leonardo da Vinci and his anatomic studies; Bélidor, Patissier and their contributions to the organization of work, Taylorism and the aspects of scientific organization of work, as well as the contribution Jules Amar.
The remaining chapters cover the origin and evolution of ergonomics in Europe, Russia (former USSR), United States, Latin America and Brazil, with emphasis on the creation of laboratories and non-governmental associations. Overall, the studies presented here fill remaining gaps in the ergonomics and seek to establish a link to the continuity of future research in the area.
This book is in Portuguese (BR).
Courtesy of the publisher Cultura Acadêmica.
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