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The Atomic Chef: And Other True Tales of Design, Technology, and Human Error

10 reviews
Steven Casey

Aegean, 2006

Brilliantly written
This anthology of 20 brilliantly written true stories should be of special interest to anyone dealing with technology management or product development, but it also would be enjoyed by any lay reader. As a well-known expert and writer on human factors engineering and human error, Steven Casey has obviously selected these stories because each subtly educates the reader about the role of the user ...

Set Phasers on Stun and Other True Tales of Design, Technology, and Human Error: And Other True Tales of ...

15 reviews
S. M. Casey, Steven Casey

Aegean, 1993

Engaging and informative
A number of friends had recommended "Set Phasers on Stun" to me as a good book on technology and human error. The 20 short stories in the book cover everything from the accidental launching of a rocket to some horrific accidents in hospitals. Each story is written in a way that takes the reader on an engaging, informative, and, quite often, wild ride. Casey's writing style works perfectly with ...