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Anthropology-Based Computing: Putting the Human in Human-Computer Interaction
John N. A. Brown
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Description for Anthropology-Based Computing: Putting the Human in Human-Computer Interaction
Hardback. Series: Human-Computer Interaction Series. Num Pages: 310 pages, 96 colour illustrations, 2 black & white tables, 96 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
We have always built tools to improve our productivity and help us lead better lives; however we find ourselves constantly battling against our new computerized tools, making us less productive and putting our health and our lives at risk. This book looks at Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) from a truly human-centred perspective; focusing on human physiology and psychology rather than the motley series of brilliant innovations, glorified mistakes, and cross-generational habits that comprise the computer-centred HCI that we practice today. This three-part guide argues that human interest and calm technology need to be at the heart of HCI. It begins ... Read more
We have always built tools to improve our productivity and help us lead better lives; however we find ourselves constantly battling against our new computerized tools, making us less productive and putting our health and our lives at risk. This book looks at Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) from a truly human-centred perspective; focusing on human physiology and psychology rather than the motley series of brilliant innovations, glorified mistakes, and cross-generational habits that comprise the computer-centred HCI that we practice today. This three-part guide argues that human interest and calm technology need to be at the heart of HCI. It begins ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Series
Human-Computer Interaction Series
Condition
New
Weight
553g
Number of Pages
243
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319244198
SKU
V9783319244198
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Ref
99-15
About John N. A. Brown
John N. A. Brown is an inventor and researcher who has lived and lectured on four continents as a specialist in Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction. Dr Brown is trying to advance Weiser and Brown's concept of Calm Technology and hoping to bring a few new practices and a few new tools into common use, based on the concepts that ... Read more
Reviews for Anthropology-Based Computing: Putting the Human in Human-Computer Interaction
The book is a great resource to not only introduce the subject from a historical perspective, but also to expose readers to the subject supported by experience-based examples analogous to the HCI environment. ... The abstract and summary in each chapter provide the desired focus and help the reader glean the most important information. ... the book will generate interest ... Read more