The
Human-Computer Interaction Handbook:
Fundamentals, Evolving Technologies and Emerging Applications
2nd Edition
Andrew Sears and Julie A. Jacko, Editors
List Price $149.95 (ISBN:
9780805858709, ISBN 10: 0805858709)
Order it online from CRC Press
“If you care about Interaction Design, you
should own this book. Exhaustive coverage by world authorities. … one
book that covers the gamut. Highly recommended, highly practical.”
— Don Norman,
“Comprehensive and thorough coverage of all the important
issues related to user interfaces and usability. A useful reference work for
anybody in the field…”
— Jakob Nielsen, Author, “Designing Web
Usability: The Practice of Simplicity” and “Prioritizing Web
Usability”
· Addresses fundamental issues that affect
all design decisions
· Covers the design of human-computer
interactions and of solutions for specific applications and domains
· Contains an entire section devoted to
the needs of diverse users
· Explores the state of the art in the development
process and the management of HCI
Exploring the evolution in
how people use and work with technology, the second edition of The
Human-Computer Interaction Handbook captures the most important scientific and
technical know-how in the field of HCI. It provides an updated, comprehensive
overview of important research in the field, including insights directly
applicable throughout the process of developing effective interactive
information technologies. It features cutting-edge advances to the scientific
knowledge base and visionary perspectives and developments that will
fundamentally transform the way in which researchers and practitioners view the
discipline.
As the seminal volume of HCI research and practice, the second edition features
contributions from a selection of eminent professionals in the field worldwide.
It stands alone as the most essential resource available on the market. This
edition of the volume thoroughly covers issues of accessibility and diversity,
such as aging, literacy, hearing, vision, physical disabilities, and children.
Additional topics addressed are sensor based interactions; tangible interfaces;
augmented cognition; cognition under stress; ubiquitous and wearable computing;
privacy and security.
With contributions from over 130 researchers and professionals, over 5,500
references, 400 figures, and 100 tables, the book provides a wealth of data and
a fresh perspective on the field. New topics and authors ensure the revision
contains new information and insights, the latest in research and practice,
while retaining its reputation for presenting authoritative information in an
accessible manner.
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