Handbook of Human-Computer Interaction, Second Edition [Paperback]

M.G. Helander (Editor), T.K. Landauer (Editor), P.V. Prabhu (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0444818766 | ISBN-13: 978-0444818768 | Publication Date: August 1, 1998 | Edition: 2

This completely revised edition, of the Handbook of Human-Computer Interaction, of which 80% of the content is new, reflects the developments in the field since the publication of the first edition in 1988. The handbook is concerned with principles for design of the Human-Computer Interface, and has both academic and practical purposes. It is intended to summarize the research and provide recommendations for how the information can be used by designers of computer systems. The volume may also be used as a reference for teaching and research. Professionals who are involved in design of HCI will find this volume indispensable, including: computer scientists, cognitive scientists, experimental psychologists, human factors professionals, interface designers, systems engineers, managers and executives working with systems development. Much of the information in the handbook may also be generalized to apply to areas outside the traditional field of HCI.

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...reflecting the advances which have been made in the field over the past decade (...). Professionals who are involved in the design of HCI will find this volume extremely useful, including computer scientists, cognitive scientists, experimental psychologists, human factors professionals, interface designers, systems engineers, managers and executives working with systems development. Much of the information in the handbook may also be generalised to apply to areas outside the traditional field of HCI.

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G. Salvendy
...Overall, this handbook is excellent. All serious professionals should have a copy of it. It is also an invaluable source of information for graduate students.
International Journal of Human-Computer Interacting Vol. 11

Product Details

• Paperback: 1582 pages
• Publisher: North Holland; 2 edition (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0444818766
• ISBN-13: 978-0444818768
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,585,378 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for someone trying to understand HCI in depth, May 19, 2004

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This review is from: Handbook of Human-Computer Interaction (Hardcover)

This book is a must read for the serious HCI professional. It provides the reader with an understanding of real-world best practices as well as detailed coverage of the key theories. Even though I poured over the first edition while in graduate school I found the new edition worth reading. There are a lot of books by self proclaimed UI experts on the market today. What separates this book from all others is its breadth of coverage and the fact that the authors of each chapter truly are subject matter experts.