A Systemic-Structural Theory of Activity

Gregory Bedny, Sc.D., Ph.D. is a faculty member at Essex County College in New Jersey, USA. He is a Board Certified Professional Ergonomist (BCPE), and is a member of the International Academy of Human Problems in Aviation and Astronautics (Russia) and a member of the Editorial Board of several international journals. He has authored over 90 scientific publications, including four monographs and several university textbooks. His research focuses on Experimental and Industrial/Organizational Psychology as well as Ergonomics. He also developed Systematic-Structural Activity Theory which he has applied to the design of man-machine systems, human-computer interaction, safety, education and training, work motivation, and efficiency of performance. Waldemar Karwowski, Sc.D. Ph.D., C.P.E., P.E., is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Director of the Center for Industrial Ergonomics at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. He is a Board Certified Professional Ergonomist and has served as Secretary General and President of the International Ergonomists Association. Dr. Karwowski is the author or co-author of over 300 scientific publications, including over 100 peer-reviewed archival journal papers. His research focuses on human-system integration and safety aspects of advanced manufacturing enterprises, human-computer interaction, prevention of work-related muscular disorders, and theoretical aspects of ergonomics science.

Activity-Oriented Approaches in Psychology. Systemic-Structural Theory of Activity and Design. Time Study and Design. Complexity of Task Performance.  Foundations of Functional Analysis of Activity. Functional Analysis of Orienting Activity. Study of Personality in Activity Theory. References. Glossary. Authors Index. Subject Index.