Human-Computer Etiquette: Cultural Expectations and the Design Implications They Place on Computers and Technology

Kumar, Sameer (Series edited by)/ Hayes, Caroline C. (Author)/ Miller, Christopher A. (Author)

ISBN 10: 1420069454 / ISBN 13: 9781420069457

Published by Auerbach Pub, 2010

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1st edition. 406 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Human-Computer Etiquette: Cultural Expectations and the Design Implications They Place on Computers and Technology
• Publisher: Auerbach Pub
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1420069454
• ISBN 13: 9781420069457
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.75 kilograms

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Synopsis

Written by experts from various fields, this edited collection explores a wide range of issues pertaining to how computers evoke human social expectations. The book illustrates how socially acceptable conventions can strongly impact the effectiveness of human-computer interactions and how to consider such norms in the design of human-computer interfaces. Providing a complete introduction to the design of social responses to computers, the text emphasizes the value of social norms in the development of usable and enjoyable technology. It also describes the role of socially correct behavior in technology adoption and how to design human-computer interfaces for a competitive global market.

About the Author

Caroline C. Hayes, Christopher A. Miller