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Aviation Psychology in Practice
Johnston, Captain Neil; Mcdonald, Nick. Ed(S): Fuller, Ray
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Description for Aviation Psychology in Practice
paperback. This work seeks to extend the boundaries of aviation psychology in two ways: by broadening the focus beyond the flight deck to the whole aviation system; and by discussing relevant theoretical developments. It discusses human-factors issues in aviation. Editor(s): Fuller, Ray. Num Pages: 390 pages, index. BIC Classification: JM; KNGV; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 870.
This book seeks to extend the boundaries of aviation psychology in two interrelated ways: by broadening the focus of aviation psychology beyond the flight deck to the whole aviation system; and by discussing new theoretical developments which are shaping this applied discipline. A key feature of these theoretical advances is that they are grounded in a more developed, ecologically valid, understanding of practice. Among the issues addressed in this new integration of theory and practice are the following: what goes on in the flight deck is dependent on the wider organisational context; human factors issues in aircraft maintenance ... Read more
This book seeks to extend the boundaries of aviation psychology in two interrelated ways: by broadening the focus of aviation psychology beyond the flight deck to the whole aviation system; and by discussing new theoretical developments which are shaping this applied discipline. A key feature of these theoretical advances is that they are grounded in a more developed, ecologically valid, understanding of practice. Among the issues addressed in this new integration of theory and practice are the following: what goes on in the flight deck is dependent on the wider organisational context; human factors issues in aircraft maintenance ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
390
Condition
New
Number of Pages
390
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781840141337
SKU
V9781840141337
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99-1
About Johnston, Captain Neil; Mcdonald, Nick. Ed(S): Fuller, Ray
Neil Johnston is an Airbus 330 Captain with Aer Lingus. He was the founding Chairman of the Human Performance Committee of IFALPA (the International Federation of Airline Pilots' Associations) and was chairman of the Human Factors Working Group of IATA (the International Air Transport Association). Nick McDonald is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology in Trinity College Dublin. ... Read more
Reviews for Aviation Psychology in Practice
’This book offers a timely contribution to the aviation psychology scene. The editors and contributors cover a wide range of the subject and have excellent experience to draw upon...The layout is clear and easily understandable...the editors are to be congratulated on their achievement.’ Aerospace ’This book would readily serve as a text book for an ... Read more