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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

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This book on the ergonomics of man-machine systems is aimed at engineers specializing in informatics, automation, production or robotics, and who are confronted with an important dilemma during the conception of man-machine systems:

- on the one hand, the human operator guarantees the reliability of the system and he has been known to salvage numerous critical situation through an ability for reason in unplanned, imprecise and uncertain situations;

- on the other hand, the human operator can be unpredictable and create disturbances in the automated system.

The first part is dedicated to the methods of human centered design, from three points of view:

- Chapter 1 presents the models of the human automator and bases itself on functional models to explain human behavior in his environment. To attempt to resolve the apparent ambiguity of the role of the operator, this chapter also covers the mastering of the Situation Awareness of operators,

- Chapter 2 develops models of cognitive psychology and proposes a methodology of design derived from the works of Rasmussen and Vicente called Cognitive Work Analysis

- Chapter 3 can be situated in the domain of automobile driving, which unfortunately is the victim of numerous real accidents. The approach the authors use is to analyze these cases to deduce the need for adjustments or assistance tools for the design of new vehicles and the improvement of infrastructure.

The second part develops the methods of evaluation of the man-machine systems:

- Chapter 4 evaluates the activity of the human operator at work using methods of automatic classification to define different classes of behavior. The methods are illustrated by experimental examples obtained in a automobile driving simulator during studies on the detection of hypo-vigilance;

Chapter 5 presents the methods based on the analysis of human error that are inspired by and adapt methods of analysis of technical reliability and which in a sense form the dual approach of modeling methods of "normal" human behavior.

Finally, the third part is dedicated to man-machine cooperation through four supplementary chapters.

- Chapter 6 contributes to the know-how of the cooperative agent. It develops the causal reasoning that permits man-machine cooperation by creating tools founded on artificial intelligence (AI), help for the operator in the control room confronted with situations requiring complex decisions.;

- Chapter 7 contributes to the functional aspects of cooperation. In particular, it presents the models of cooperative activity, the concept of the common reference and draws up the lessons for the design of the cooperative man-machine systems.

- Chapter 8 describes the development of the man-machine cooperation through the definition of the cooperative structures and by the definition of the cooperative forms between man and machine and the implication that they have on human activities.

- Finally, the last chapter pushes the notion of the dynamic sharing of tasks or function to the man-machine cooperation by integrating two dimensions: the structural and organizational dimension and the functional dimension linked to the know-how of the human and automated agents, but also (and especially) their cooperative knowledge.

Risk management deals with prevention, decision-making, action taking, crisis management and recovery, taking into account consequences of unexpected events. The authors of this book are interested in ecological processes, human behavior, as well as the control and management of life-critical systems, which are potentially highly automated.Three main attributes define life-critical systems, i.e., safety, efficiency and comfort. They typically lead to complex and time-critical issues and can belong to domains such as transportation (trains, cars, aircraft), energy (nuclear, chemical engineering), health, telecommunications, manufacturing and services.The topics covered are related to risk management principles, methods and tools, and include situation awareness and the impact of new technology, reliability assessment: human errors as well as system failures, emotions, procedures, system monitoring, control and management, socio-organizational issues of crisis occurrence and management, co-operative work including human-machine cooperation and CSCW, responsibility and accountability: task and function allocation, authority sharing, interactivity, networking and management evolution and lessons learned from Human-Centered Design.

'There was a time when I felt that I had grasped Lacan's essential being from within - that I had gained, as it were, an apperception of his relation to the world, a mysterious access to that intimate place from which sprang his relation to people and things, and even to himself. It was as if I had slipped within him.' In this short book, Catherine Millot offers a richly evocative reflection on her life as analysand and lover of the greatest psychoanalyst since Freud. Dwelling on their time together in Paris and in Lacan's country house in Guitrancourt, as well as describing their many travels, Millot provides unparalleled insights into Lacan's character as well as his encounters with other major European thinkers of the time. She also sheds new light on key themes, including Lacan's obsession with the Borromean knot and gradual descent into silence, all enlivened by her unique perspective. This beautifully written memoir, awarded the Andre Gide Prize for Literature, will be of interest to anyone wishing to understand the life and character of a thinker who continues to exert a wide influence in psychoanalysis and across the humanities and social sciences.

Product information is excessively commercial and technical. There is no single best product for all, and the price/quality ratio can be deceptive. Word of mouth is growing with opinions shared on the internet. This book calls for the reinvention of a new economy based on real requirements, not only for profit or "technology" but for qualities of use and the environment. A product's use is its purpose. An innovation must always be an improvement to qualities of use. The emergence of new technologies, such as connected objects and the autonomous car, form a new trap for innovation, and progress has been limited to the perfection of technique. Marketing must no longer confuse the consumer (the customer) and the user. Complete with methodology for the reader to follow, this book describes how the ecology of use can become the main wealth of an economy based on quality of life and well-being.

When there are too many choices, there is no choice. The choices are entangled in a maze of rather confused possibilities. They go through many nebulous paths. Doubt, hesitation, indecision, become the only resolutions possible. Choosing is the anxiety of being wrong! The brand, the quality / price ratio, the aesthetics ... give confidence, but often with naivety! There is a gap between the reality of the qualities of the products and the perception of the customer. These are prejudices, illusions, a lack of knowledge ... Generally speaking, is the consumer-client able to appreciate, by sight, by touch, or even by a brief trial of operation, all the strengths and weaknesses? a lot of products? Market value dominates the use value. Marketing will discover that we must no longer confuse the consumer (the customer) and the user. The economic system only works because consumers are in the opacity of their choices. The search for technical prowess and above all market value has dominated the search for value in use.