Human-Computer Interaction: Second Edition

Author: Janet Finlay
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Publication Date: 2003-02-01
Features: This book is available in both Chinese and English versions and serves as an authoritative textbook or reference for undergraduate and graduate students taking Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) courses. It is also suitable for technical professionals in the field of HCI research. Human-Computer Interaction studies the ways in which humans and computers mutually influence each other. This book integrates computer science, cognitive science, psychology, and sociology to provide an in-depth discussion of HCI, with a focus on the design of interactive systems. The book is divided into three parts, progressing from foundational knowledge to cutting-edge research areas.
Part I is the foundation, discussing the interaction between humans and computer technology.
Part II is about design practice, examining key issues in HCI based on usability and the design process. This includes task analysis, dialogue design, cognitive models, and software engineering notation, as well as effective requirements gathering, implementation, evaluation, and documentation.
Part III covers advanced topics, including components, group computing (Computer-Supported Cooperative Work), multi-sensor systems, multimedia, and the World Wide Web.