{"title":"David Bloor","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the compelling works of David Bloor, a prominent figure in the realms of philosophy and psychology. Bloor is celebrated for his insightful explorations into the complexities of human thought and societal structures. His works delve into intricate themes that challenge conventional wisdom, inviting readers to question and reflect deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the highlights in our collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Cambridge Cockpit\u003c\/em\u003e, a penetrating examination of human behaviour within controlled environments, revealing the nuanced dynamics of decision-making processes. Equally engaging is \u003cem\u003eThe Paradoxes of Fatigue, 1940–1977\u003c\/em\u003e, where Bloor meticulously analyses how mental and physical fatigue affect both individual and collective performance across various contexts during a defining era of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBloor’s writing is characterised by its rigorous analysis and clarity, making complex philosophical ideas accessible and engaging for a wide audience. Whether you are a seasoned philosopher, psychologist, or simply have a curious mind, David Bloor’s works are an invaluable addition to any collection, offering enlightening perspectives on the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-cambridge-cockpit-and-the-paradoxes-of-fatigue-19401977-by-david-bloor-9780226842349","title":"The Cambridge Cockpit and the Paradoxes of Fatigue, 1940–1977","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story of a unique and controversial wartime study of pilot fatigue.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II, members of the Cambridge Psychology Laboratory were commissioned to study pilot fatigue. They set up a Spitfire cockpit in the laboratory, turned it into a piece of laboratory apparatus, and carried out a series of important experiments that appeared to dramatically confirm the dangers of fatigue. Historians of psychology are aware of this episode, but the experiments, the events surrounding them, and the scientific reasoning involved have never been studied in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy going into the episode in depth, and by looking behind the scenes at archival material, David Bloor offers an analysis that is both original and more penetrating than anything that has been said before on the topic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBloor describes the Cockpit experiments themselves before turning to the theoretical interpretation of the results and the intellectual resources that informed how they were viewed. Bloor then explains a major empirical and theoretical challenge to the Cambridge Cockpit work drawn from a field study of landing accidents apparently showing that fatigue-effects were operationally negligible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBloor delves into the consequences of this challenge, and the Cambridge reaction to it, in the post-war years. The analysis is deepened by comparison with the corresponding wartime work on fatigue carried out both in Germany and the United States. As the author demonstrates, even today the \u003cem\u003eCambridge Cockpit\u003c\/em\u003e experiments pose a challenge to the current understanding of pilot fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46794794795244,"sku":"9780226842349","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20651773482268.jpg?v=1757024065"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-bloor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}