Politics and ergonomics share a commonality as they are designed for people. Despite this connection, the application of ergonomic principles to political success remains largely unexplored in academic literature. This book presents ergonomics in an accessible format specifically tailored for those involved in politics, regardless of their educational or professional background.
Written in an engaging storytelling format, this guide covers six essential areas: the macro picture of politics and elections, the ergonomic approach to politics and power, ruling and opposition dynamics, connecting with people, election ergonomics and practical exercises for application. Each chapter begins with an overview section and concludes with key points for easy digestion and future revision, followed by practice sessions that allow readers to test their understanding. This structured approach ensures that readers can gain practical skills they can immediately apply to enhance their political effectiveness.
Application of Ergonomics in Politics: A Layperson's Approach is designed for those in the field of politics including politicians at all levels, political campaigners, public speakers, election organizers, political science students and anyone interested in understanding how ergonomic principles can improve political processes. It will also appeal to practitioners of ergonomics and human factors in understanding where ergonomics and politics intertwine.
Dr Prabir Mukhopadhyay (Associate Professor, Design Discipline, Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur, India.)
Prabir Mukhopadhyay holds a PhD in Industrial Ergonomics from the University of Limerick, Ireland. Prabir started working with noted ergonomist Prof R.N. Sen, at the Calcutta University both for his Master's Thesis and later on a project sponsored by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. It was during this time Prabir developed a keen interest in the subject and wanted to build his career in ergonomics. He joined the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India as an Ergonomist for one of the projects for the Indian Railways. He then joined the same institute as a faculty in ergonomics. During his tenure at Ahmedabad, he worked on many consultancy projects related to ergonomics. Some of his clients there included the Indian Railways, Self Employed Women's Association and the United Nation Industrial Development Organization.
After working there for two years Prabir left for the University of Limerick, Ireland, on a European Union Funded Project under the supervision of Prof T. J. Gallwey. He completed his PhD in Industrial Ergonomics from the same University and decided to return to India to apply his acquired knowledge. He joined the National Institute of Design, Post Graduate Campus at Gandhinagar, India as a faculty in ergonomics. There he headed the Software and User interface Design discipline. After working there for around five years, Prabir joined his present Institute as an Assistant Professor in the Design Discipline. He was later promoted to an Associate Professor. He was the Discipline Head for nine years. He has authored seven single authored books till date. His favourite pastime is writing, travelling and cooking.
