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Viano (traffic medicine, Chalmers University of Technology and Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University) looks at factors such as seatback stiffness and whiplash prevention on rear crash safety, and provides a scientific foundation for the development and validation of future seat designs. He describes a multi-year research study into the role of the seat in rear crash safety, addressing the need for occupant retention in more severe rear crashes and the need for an adequately positioned head restraint to lower the risk of whiplash in low-speed crashes. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)