The Human-Computer Interaction Handbook: Fundamentals, Evolving Technologies and Emerging Applications, Second Edition (Human Factors and Ergonomics) [Hardcover]

Andrew Sears (Editor), Julie A. Jacko (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0805858709 | ISBN-13: 978-0805858709 | Publication Date: September 19, 2007 | Edition: 2

Exploring the evolution in how people use and work with technology, the second edition of The Human-Computer Interaction Handbook captures the most important scientific and technical know-how in the field of HCI. It provides an updated, comprehensive overview of important research in the field, including insights directly applicable throughout the process of developing effective interactive information technologies. It features cutting-edge advances to the scientific knowledge base and visionary perspectives and developments that will fundamentally transform the way in which researchers and practitioners view the discipline.

As the seminal volume of HCI research and practice, the second editionfeatures contributions from a selection of eminent professionals in the field worldwide. It stands alone as the most essential resource available on the market. This edition of the volume thoroughly covers issues of accessibility and diversity, such as aging, literacy, hearing, vision, physical disabilities, and children. Additional topics addressed are sensor based interactions; tangible interfaces; augmented cognition; cognition under stress; ubiquitous and wearable computing; privacy and security.

With contributions from over 130 researchers and professionals, over 5,500 references, 400 figures, and 100 tables, the book provides a wealth of data and a fresh perspective on the field. New topics and authors ensure the revision contains new information and insights, the latest in research and practice, while retaining its reputation for presenting authoritative information in an accessible manner.

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About the Author

Andrew Searsis a professor of Information Systems and the chair of the Information Systems Department at UMBC. He is also the director of UMBC’s Interactive Systems Research Center. Dr. Sears’ research explores issues related to human-centered computing with an emphasis on accessibility. His current projects focus on accessibility, broadly defined, including the needs of individuals with physical disabilities and older users of information technologies as well as mobile computing, speech recognition, and the difficulties information technology users experience as a result of the environment in which they are working or the tasks in which they are engaged. His research projects have been supported by numerous corporations (e.g., IBM Corporation, Intel Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Motorola), foundations (e.g., the Verizon Foundation), and government agencies (e.g., NASA, the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, the National Science Foundation, and the State of Maryland). Dr. Sears is the author or co-author of numerous research publications including journal articles, books, book chapters, and conference proceedings. He is on the editorial board of theInternational Journal of Human-Computer Interaction,Universal Access in the Information Society, and theJournal of Organizational and End User Computing,and the advisory board of the upcomingUniversal Access Handbook. He has served on a variety of conference committees, including as conference and technical program co-chair of the Association for Computing Machinery’s Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2001), conference chair of the ACM Conference on Accessible Computing (Assets 2005), and program chair for Asset 2004. He is currently vice chair of the ACM Special Interest Group on Accessible Computing. He earned his B.S. in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and his Ph.D. in Computer Science with an emphasis on Human-Computer Interaction from the University of Maryland—College Park. 

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1384 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 2 edition (September 19, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805858709
• ISBN-13: 978-0805858709
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.9 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #786,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great academic resource for gradaute students in HCC/HCI programs, March 26, 2009

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This review is from: The Human-Computer Interaction Handbook: Fundamentals, Evolving Technologies and Emerging Applications, Second Edition (Human Factors and Ergonomics) (Hardcover)

For new graduate students entering the study of human computer interactions and interface design, this book can be a great resource. The book itself is more of a collection of academic articles pertaining to many different areas of human factors or human interaction including software interface design, physiology, and human psychology. Many of the articles are current, leading edge endeavors that can be applied to many problems faced by software engineers, web developers, and designers.

Perhaps the one problem would be the high academic reading level of many of the articles. For graduate students the reading level should be just right but for others either other fields or undergraduates, the text may be too dense or technical.

Overall a good resource for one's library if working or studying in the human- computer interaction field.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book on the latest in HCI research, April 27, 2008

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This review is from: The Human-Computer Interaction Handbook: Fundamentals, Evolving Technologies and Emerging Applications, Second Edition (Human Factors and Ergonomics) (Hardcover)

I have read numerous chapters in the book, and have been very intriqued by the topics that range from basic to complex. There are even chapters on future trends, so people can see where future research is going, which I find very useful as a student researcher myself.
In my opinion, it is a great go-to book.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't wait to trade this book in, January 26, 2011

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This review is from: The Human-Computer Interaction Handbook: Fundamentals, Evolving Technologies and Emerging Applications, Second Edition (Human Factors and Ergonomics) (Hardcover)

I had to order this text book for a graduate-level class. It's very dense and a chore to read. The subject matter is very interesting to me, but this book was not.