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  • THE SCHOPENHAUERIAN MIND
    DAVID BATHER WOODS AND TIMOTHY STOLL
    Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) is now recognised as a figure of canonical importance to the history of philosophy. Schopenhauer founded his system on a highly original interpretation of Kant’s philosophy, developing an entirely novel and controversial worldview guided centrally by his striking conception of the human will and of art and beauty. His influence extends to figures...

    $1,179.00

  • RESILIENCE ENGINEERING
    DAVID D. WOODS
    For Resilience Engineering, 'failure' is the result of the adaptations necessary to cope with the complexity of the real world, rather than a breakdown or malfunction. The performance of individuals and organizations must continually adjust to current conditions and, because resources and time are finite, such adjustments are always approximate. This definitive new book explo...

    $1,279.00

  • BEHIND HUMAN ERROR
    DAVID WOODS / SIDNEY DEKKER / RICHARD COOK / LEILA JOHANNESEN / NADINE SARTER
    Human error is cited over and over as a cause of incidents and accidents. The result is a widespread perception of a 'human error problem', and solutions are thought to lie in changing the people or their role in the system. For example, we should reduce the human role with more automation, or regiment human behavior by stricter monitoring, rules or procedures. But in practice,...

    $1,279.00

  • JOINT COGNITIVE SYSTEMS
    DAVID D. WOODS / ERIK HOLLNAGEL
    Our fascination with new technologies is based on the assumption that more powerful automation will overcome human limitations and make our systems 'faster, better, cheaper,' resulting in simple, easy tasks for people. But how does new technology and more powerful automation change our work? Research in Cognitive Systems Engineering (CSE) l ...

    $1,259.00

  • HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SCHOOL
    TIM BRIGHOUSE / DAVID WOODS
    This best-selling book takes a practical look at how improvements can be made in any school. It cuts through the jargon of the specialist and shows how ideas and intentions can be turned into direct actions that will help a school improve its performance and effectiveness. As well as addressing headteachers and governors, the book will also provide invaluable guidance for all t...

    $1,099.00

  • JOINT COGNITIVE SYSTEMS
    ERIK HOLLNAGEL / DAVID D. WOODS
    Nothing has been more prolific over the past century than human/machine interaction. Automobiles, telephones, computers, manufacturing machines, robots, office equipment, machines large and small; all affect the very essence of our daily lives. However, this interaction has not always been efficient or easy and has at times turned fairly hazardous. ...

    $1,299.00

  • SCHOOL REVIEW AND INSPECTION
    ORLIK, SUSAN / WOODS, DAVID
    The aim of school inspection is to identify strengths and weaknesses in order that schools may improve educational quality and raise standards. This text examines the role of school inspectors and advises teachers and heads on methodologies for internal review and improvement. ...

    $859.00