Synopsis
A comprehensive survey of the fast-paced field of human-computer interaction, that should be of interest to all HCI practitioners, educators, consultants and researchers. This includes computer scientists, industrial engineers, electrical and computer engineers, cognitive scientists, experimental psychologists, human factors professionals, interface designers, systems designers, product managers, and executives working with product development. This handbook offers a compendium of foundational principles, as well as advances in conceptualizing, designing and evaluating computing technologies. It spans a variety of traditional and non-traditional platforms including desktop computing, networked environments, mobile computing, virtual environments and information appliances. In addition, the volume covers interaction issues concerning diverse users, including men, women, children, the elderly, and those with cognitive, physical, and perceptual impairments.
Another feature of this handbook is that HCI is presented in the context of special application domains, such as e-commerce, telecommunication, government, healthcare, educational software, entertainment, games, motor vehicles and aerospace. Experts in the field of HCI share their expertise, experience and insight regarding research, technological advancements, and specific methodologies in the field of human-computer interaction.
