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Much has changed since the first edition of Human-Computer Interaction
was published. Ubiquitous computing and rich sensor-filled environments
are finding their way out of the laboratory, not just into movies but
also into our workplaces and homes. The computer has broken out of its
plastic and glass bounds providing us with networked societies where personal
computing devices from mobile phones to smart cards fill our pockets and
electronic devices surround us at home and work. The web too has grown
from a largely academic network into the hub of business and everyday
lives. As the distinctions between the physical and the digital, and between
work and leisure start to break down, human-computer interaction is also
changing radically.
The excitement of these changes is captured in this new edition, which
also looks forward to other emerging technologies. However, the book is
firmly rooted in strong principles and models independent of the passing
technologies of the day: these foundations will be the means by which
today's students will understand tomorrow's technology.
The third edition of Human-Computer Interaction can be used for
introductory and advanced courses on HCI, Interaction Design, Usability
or Interactive Systems Design. It will also prove an invaluable reference
for professionals wishing to design usable computing devices.
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New to this edition
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A revised structure, reflecting the growth of
HCI as a discipline, separates out basic material suitable
for introductory courses from more detailed models and theories.
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New chapter on Interaction Design adds material
on scenarios and basic navigation design.
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New chapter on Universal Design, substantially
extending the coverage of this material in the book.
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Updated and extended treatment of socio/contextual
issues.
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Extended and new material on novel interaction,
including updated ubicomp material, designing experience,
physical sensors and a new chapter on rich interaction.
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Updated material about the web including dynamic
content
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Relaunched website including, case studies,
WAP access and search
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