Much has changed since the first edition of human-computer interaction was published. The excitement of these changes is captured in this new edition, which also looks forward to other emerging technologies. However, the book is firmly rooted in strong principles and models independent of the passing technologies of the day.

ContentsForewordPreface to the third editionPreface to the second editionPreface to the first edition IntroductionPart 1 FoundationsChapter 1 The human1.1 Introduction1.2 Input–output channelsDesign Focus: Getting noticedDesign Focus: Where's the middle?1.3 Human memoryDesign Focus: Cashing inDesign Focus: 7 ± 2 revisited1.4 Thinking: reasoning and problem solvingDesign Focus: Human error and false memories1.5 Emotion1.6 Individual differences1.7 Psychology and the design of interactive systems1.8 SummaryExercisesRecommended readingChapter 2 The computer2.1 IntroductionDesign Focus: Numeric keypads2.2 Text entry devices2.3 Positioning, pointing and drawing2.4 Display devicesDesign Focus: Hermes: a situated display2.5 Devices for virtual reality and 3D interaction2.6 Physical controls, sensors and special devicesDesign Focus: Feeling the roadDesign Focus: Smart-Its – making sensors easy2.7 Paper: printing and scanningDesign Focus: Readability of text2.8 Memory2.9 Processing and networksDesign Focus: The myth of the infinitely fast machine2.10 SummaryExercisesRecommended readingChapter 3 The interaction3.1 Introduction3.2 Models of interactionDesign Focus: Video recorder3.3 Frameworks and HCI3.4 ErgonomicsDesign Focus: Industrial interfaces3.5 Interaction stylesDesign Focus: Navigation in 3D and 2D3.6 Elements of the WIMP interfaceDesign Focus: Learning toolbars3.7 Interactivity3.8 The context of the interactionDesign Focus: Half the picture?3.9 Experience, engagement and fun3.10 SummaryExercisesRecommended readingChapter 4 Paradigms4.1 Introduction4.2 Paradigms for interaction4.3 SummaryExercisesRecommended readingPart 2 Design processChapter 5 Interaction design basics5.1 Introduction5.2 What is design?5.3 The process of design5.4 User focusDesign Focus: Cultural probes5.5 Scenarios5.6 Navigation designDesign Focus: Beware the big button trapDesign Focus: Modes5.7 Screen design and layoutDesign Focus: Alignment and layout matterDesign Focus: Checking screen colors5.8 Iteration and prototyping5.9 SummaryExercisesRecommended readingChapter 6 HCI in the software process6.1 Introduction6.2 The software life cycle6.3 Usability engineering6.4 Iterative design and prototypingDesign Focus: Prototyping in practice6.5 Design rationale6.6 SummaryExercisesRecommended readingChapter 7 Design rules7.1 Introduction7.2 Principles to support usability7.3 Standards7.4 Guidelines7.5 Golden rules and heuristics7.6 HCI patterns7.7 SummaryExercisesRecommended readingChapter 8 Implementation support8.1 Introduction8.2 Elements of windowing systems8.3 Programming the applicationDesign Focus: Going with the grain8.4 Using toolkitsDesign Focus: Java and AWT8.5 User interface management systems8.6 SummaryExercisesRecommended readingChapter 9 Evaluation techniques9.1 What is evaluation?9.2 Goals of evaluation9.3 Evaluation through expert analysis9.4 Evaluation through user participation9.5 Choosing an evaluation method

Much has changed since the first edition of human–computer interaction was published. Ubiquitous computing and rich sensor-filled environments are finding their way out of the laboratory, not just into movies but also into our workplaces and homes. The computer has broken out of its plastic and glass bounds providing us with networked societies where personal computing devices from mobile phones to smart cards fill our pockets and electronic devices surround us at home and work. The web too has grown from a largely academic network into the hub of business and everyday lives. As the distinctions between the physical and the digital, and between work and leisure start to break down, human-computer interaction is also changing radically. The excitement of these changes is captured in this new edition, which also looks forward to other emerging technologies. However, the book is firmly rooted in strong principles and models independent of the passing technologies of the day: these foundations will be the means by which today's students will understand tomorrow's technology. The third edition of human–computer interaction can be used for introductory and advanced courses on HCI, Interaction Design, Usability or Interactive Systems Design. It will also prove an invaluable reference for professionals wishing to design usable computing devices. Accompanying the text is a comprehensive website containing a broad range of material for instructors, students and practitioners, a full text search facility for the book, links to many sites of additional interest and much more: go to www.hcibook.com   New to this edition: A revised structure, reflecting the growth of HCI as a discipline, separates out basic material suitable for introductory courses from more detailed models and theories. New chapter on Interaction Design adds material on scenarios and basic navigation design.New chapter on Universal Design, substantially extending the coverage of this material in the book.Updated and extended treatment of socio/contextual issues.Extended and new material on novel interaction, including updated ubicomp material, designing experience, physical sensors and a new chapter on rich interaction.Updated material on the web including dynamic content and WAP. Alan Dix is Professor in the Department of Computing, Lancaster, UK. Janet Finlay is Professor at the School of Computing, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. Gregory Abowd is Assistant Professor in the College of Computing at Georgia Tech, USA. Russell Beale is lecturer at the School of Computer Science, University of Birmingham, UK.  

A revised structure, reflecting the growth of HCI as a discipline, separates out basic material suitable for introductory courses from more detailed models and theories. New chapter on Interaction Design adds material on scenarios and basic navigation design. New chapter on Universal Design, substantially extending the coverage of this material in the book. Updated and extended treatment of socio/contextual issues. Extended and new material on novel interaction, including updated ubicomp material, designing experience, physical sensors and a new chapter on rich interaction. Updated material on the web including dynamic content and WAP.