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Understanding Computers and Cognition: A New Foundation for Design [Paperback]

Terry Winograd (Author), Fernando Flores (Author)
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0201112973 978-0201112979 January 11, 1987
This volume is a theoretical and practical approach to the design of computer technology.

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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional (January 11, 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0201112973
  • ISBN-13: 978-0201112979
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just Another Pretty Face, July 24, 2001
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This review is from: Understanding Computers and Cognition: A New Foundation for Design (Paperback)
A few years ago Byte Magazine named this one of the 10 most important books in the history of the computer industry. Flores was asked to keynote the 50th anniversary meeting of the ACM on the strength of the work he has done, some of which is shown here.

I am a little surprised not to find a review here that shows awareness of what this book is and was intended to do -- to turn those concerned with the design of the role of computers in society into a new direction. The book offers a fundamental enrichment and extension to the traditional engineering-based foundations that are used for designing computer systems that is drawn from philosophy and biology. It opens the development of a rigorous new design milleau to the reader. This is NOT yet another multi-disciplinary rumination.

I would say this is not a "helpful" book, and it was never intended as an easy read. It is a book to turn to when one has learned enough about what is really at issue in putting computers to work in human life to discover that the likes of input, process, output, "friendly" interfaces, attractive graphical presentations, and logical flow charts are vastly insufficient distinctions for doing work that really makes a contribution to your clients and colleagues. The book challenges the reader strongly, and is not simple to read. I guess that the best way to read it is with someone else, having discussions as you go along.

This is a book to engage and grow with -- a must-read for those serious about designing and building systems that will affect the lives of those who engage with them.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well thought out..., March 25, 1997
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A remarkable work that delves into the field of human cognition and emerges with a fresh, intelligent perspective of how computers can and cannot support human cognitive efforts. Anyone interested in artificial intelligence and/or workflow will find this book an informative read
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Biological dependencies for cognition, November 14, 1997
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This is an excellent text which describes an approach to using computers to perform an enabling role within corporate enterprises by using their ability to allow clearer understanding between participants in the workplace. The other aspect of this book looks at current methods of creating AI systems and their fundamental weaknesses. Having read this as part of my MSc. in Information Technology I have re-read it several times and I would recommend it to all those involved in complex system design, implementation and support. In addition a book such as Checklands Soft Systems Methodolgy will give a good introduction to how the systems described in Understanding Computers and Cognition can be designed to meet the demands of "real world" environments.
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