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

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Brown, John N.A (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edición:1st ed. 2016.
Colección:Human-Computer Interaction Series,
Temas:
User interfaces (Computer systems).
Human-computer interaction.
Anthropology.
Social sciences > Data processing.
User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction.
Computer Application in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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