Review of Human factors in air transportation

Abstract

Reviews the book, "Human factors in air transportation," by Ross A. McFarland (see record 1954-03412-000 ). The reviewer notes that this book covers thoroughly the areas of selection, maintenance of proficiency, and safety which are implied by its title as well as such topics as sanitation and health in airline operations, the care of passengers, and a description of medical programs. The discussion of physical factors involving circulatory and sensory phenomena is unusually comprehensive. The reviewer is impressed by the clear style, careful organization, and excellent typography of the book. This work would seem to be not only a landmark in the area for which it is intended but also a valuable source of information for those concerned with most branches of personnel psychology. Its chief drawbacks are likely to be its size and perhaps its price, although the latter is certainly modest for so large a book aimed at a limited audience. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)