Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction

Claude Ghaoui (Liverpool John Moores University, UK )

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781591405627

EISBN13: 9781591407980

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-562-7

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Human Computer Interaction (HCI) attracts innovation and creativity because of its multi-disciplinary nature, in computing and IT research and development. For the last 25 years, it inspired new solutions, specially, for the benefit of the user as a human being, making the user the focal point which technology should serve rather than the other way round.

The Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction is the most thorough and definitive source providing coverage of everything related to the field of human computer interaction (HCI). This encyclopedia covers a wide range of HCI related topics such as concepts, design, usability, evaluation, innovations, and applications of HCI in organizations around the globe. Over 120 contributors and advisors from around the world have conferred their expertise to this publication, and with over 830 key terms and definitions as well as more than 2,600 references, this encyclopedia is the single source of authoritative and contemporary research in field of human computer interaction.The Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction also includes coverage of real life experiences and cases of HCI and the lessons learned helping readers to learn extensively about this important field of study.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Creativity and innovation possibilities with HCI
CSCW
Design and interaction
HCI principles and concepts
Multi-disciplinary nature of HCI
New advances and future research directions
Usability engineering and usability evaluation
User interfaces and technological applications
Various applications

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...it is a set of articles on a wide range of HCI topics that could be used as a first set of readings for a senior undergraduate or postgraduate course dealing with HCI. For that purpose it will be very useful and a natural choice for all university libraries, and to libraries the electronic book version is an alternative.

– Online Information Review, Volume 30 (5)

The Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction is an authoritative, thorough and well researched reference source that manages to present both breadth and depth of coverage of HCI.

– Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, Spring 2006

This encyclopedia is a general reference for researchers and HCI professionals as well as undergraduate and graduate students in related areas, such as education.

– American Reference Books Annual (ARBA) 2006

This reference compiles encyclopedia-style articles on established and experimental topics in the field, in the areas of human-computer interaction paradigms, the design process, theories, and analysis. Material on applications looks at the relevance of human-computer interaction research in fields such as e-learning, health informatics, multimedia, and ubiquitous computing.

– SciTech Book News, Vol. 30, No. 4

Claude Ghaoui Ph. D., is a senior lecturer in computer systems (since 1995) at the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Liverpool JMU, UK. Her research interests and expertise are mainly in human computer interaction, multimedia/Internet technology and their applications in education. She is a UK correspondent for EUROMICRO (since 1998) and served on programme committees for several international HCI/multimedia conferences. Since 2000, she has been an advisor for eUniservity (UK-based), which promotes and provides online learning. She is the editor of two books, “E-Educational Applications: Human Factors and Innovative Approaches”, 2004 published by IRM Press, and “Usability Evaluation of Online Learning Programs”, 2003 published by Information Science Publishing. She is also the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Interactive Technology and Smart Education.

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