Anthropology-Based Computing Putting the Human in Human-Computer Interaction /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Brown, John N.A (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Έκδοση: 1st ed. 2016.
• Σειρά: Human–Computer Interaction Series,
• Θέματα: Computer science.; User interfaces (Computer systems).; Application software.; Anthropology.; Computer Science.; User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction.; Computer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences.

We have always built tools to improve our productivity and help us lead better lives; however we find ourselves constantly battling against our new computerized tools, making us less productive and putting our health and our lives at risk. This book looks at Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) from a t...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Foreword
• Preface
• Introduction
• Part I: Everything You Wanted to Know About the Evolution of Computerized Technology, But Where Afraid to Ask
• You are Here
• How Computing Became Ubiquitous and What That Means
• Getting Excited About Calm Technology
• The Evolution of Humans and Technology Part 1 – Humans
• The Evolution of Humans and Technology Part 2 – Technology
• The Evolution of Humans and Technology Part 3 – Computers
• What are Human Factors and Why Should We Care?
• Ergonomics and Biomechanics: The Surprising Science of Using your Body
• Psychology and Neurology: The Surprisingly simple Science of Using your Brain. Part II: Taking Control – It’s as Easy as A,B,C
• The Theory of Anthropology-Based Computing
• The Early Days of Anthropology-Based Computing
• The Future of Anthropology-Based Computing
• Part III: Citizen Science: Simple Solutions to Improve the Way Your Technology Treats You
• Stop your Mouse from Twisting Your Arm
• Stop your Keyboard from Twisting Your Arm
• Stop your Tech From Wringing Your Neck, Breaking Your Back, and Being an All-Round Pain In Your… Life
• Stop Your Phone from Screaming at You (and Everyone Else!)
• Stop your Messages from Killing You ( or Your Friends, or Total Strangers)
• Stop Your Dashboard Navigator from Driving You to Distraction
• Stop your Noise-Blocking, High Volume Headlines from Stopping Your Ears
• Your Chapter, an Invitation
• Afterword.