Description
PEARSON INDIA Human Computer Interaction 3Rd Edition by DIX and A and FINLAY and J E and ABOWD and G D
The second edition of Human-Computer Interaction established itself as one of the classic textbooks in the area, with its broad coverage and rigorous approach, this new edition builds on the existing strengths of the book, but giving the text a more student-friendly slant and improving the coverage in certain areas.
The revised structure, separating out the introductory and more advanced material will make it easier to use the book on a variety of courses. This new edition now includes chapters on Interaction Design, Universal Access and Rich Interaction, as well as covering the latest developments in ubiquitous computing and Web technologies, making it the ideal text to provide a grounding in HCI theory and practice.
Table of Content:
FOUNDATIONS
Human
Computer
Interation
Paradigms: The History of Interaction
DESIGN PROCESS
Interaction Basics
HCI in the Software Design Process
Design Rules
Implementation
User Support
Evaluation
Universal Accessibility
MODELS AND THEORIES
Cognitive Models
Socio-organizational Approaches
Communication and Collaborative Models
Task Models
Dialogue Models
Formal Models
Rich Interaction
STRANDS
Groupware
Augmented and Alternative Realities
Multimedia, Global Information Systems and the Web
Salient Features:
Strong usable design
Gives details of HCI in practice
Comprehensive website at www.hcibook.com
Covers the latest topics
Increased coverage of social and contextual models and theories
New chapters on:
Interaction Design
Universal Access
Rich Interaction