Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction

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ISBN 10: 1591405629 / ISBN 13: 9781591405627

Published by Idea Group Reference, 2005

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 782 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | - Numerous contributions from international scholars providing comprehensive coverage of theory and concepts of HCI- Examples of best practices and case studies in Human computer interaction- A compendium of terms, definitions and explanations of concepts, processes and acronyms provided by international experts- Organized by titles and indexed by authors and topics, making it a convenient method of reference for readers.- Cross referencing of key terms, figures and information related to Human computer interaction- With the purchase of a print copy, your library will have access to the electronic edition of this encyclopedia free of charge for the life of the edition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction
• Publisher: Idea Group Reference
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591405629
• ISBN 13: 9781591405627
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Hervorragend
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Synopsis

Human Computer Interaction (HCI) attracts innovation and creativity because of its multi-disciplinary nature, in computing and IT research and development. For the last 25 years, it inspired new solutions, specially, for the benefit of the user as a human being, making the user the focal point which technology should serve rather than the other way round. The Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction is the most thorough and definitive source providing coverage of everything related to the field of human computer interaction (HCI). This encyclopedia covers a wide range of HCI related topics such as concepts, design, usability, evaluation, innovations, and applications of HCI in organizations around the globe. Over 120 contributors and advisors from around the world have conferred their expertise to this publication, and with over 830 key terms and definitions as well as more than 2,600 references, this encyclopedia is the single source of authoritative and contemporary research in field of human computer interaction.The Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction also includes coverage of real life experiences and cases of HCI and the lessons learned helping readers to learn extensively about this important field of study.

About the Author

Claude Ghaoui Ph. D., is a senior lecturer in computer systems (since 1995) at the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Liverpool JMU, UK. Her research interests and expertise are mainly in human computer interaction, multimedia/Internet technology and their applications in education. She is a UK correspondent for EUROMICRO (since 1998) and served on programme committees for several international HCI/multimedia conferences. Since 2000, she has been an advisor for eUniservity (UK-based), which promotes and provides online learning. She is the editor of two books, "E-Educational Applications: Human Factors and Innovative Approaches", 2004 published by IRM Press, and "Usability Evaluation of Online Learning Programs", 2003 published by Information Science Publishing.