Handbook of Human Factors in Web Design

Kim-Phuong L. Vu, Robert W. Proctor (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

828 Seiten

2011 | 2nd edition
Crc Press Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4398-2594-5 (ISBN)

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The Handbook of Human Factors in Web Design covers basic human factors issues relating to screen design, input devices, and information organization and processing, as well as addresses newer features which will become prominent in the next generation of Web technologies. These include multimodal interfaces, wireless capabilities, and agents that can improve convenience and usability. Written by leading researchers and/or practitioners in the field, this volume reflects the varied backgrounds and interests of individuals involved in all aspects of human factors and Web design and includes chapters on a full range of topics.

Divided into 12 sections, this book covers:

historical backgrounds and overviews of Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE)
specific subfields of HFE
issues involved in content preparation for the Web
information search and interactive information agents
designing for universal access and specific user populations
the importance of incorporating usability evaluations in the design process
task analysis, meaning analysis, and performance modeling
specific Web applications in academic and industrial settings
Web psychology and information security
emerging technological developments and applications for the Web
the costs and benefits of incorporating human factors for the Web and the state of current guidelines

The Handbook of Human Factors in Web Design is intended for researchers and practitioners concerned with all aspects of Web design. It could also be used as a text for advanced courses in computer science, industrial engineering, and psychology.

Kim-Phuong L. Vu, Robert W. Proctor

Background and Overview. Human Factors and Ergonomics. Content Preparation for The Web. Investments. Search Engines, Interface Agents, and Social Networking. Handbook of Human Factors in Web Design, Second Edition. Universal Access. Web Usability Engineering. Task Analysis and Performance Modeling. Specific Web Applications in Academic Settings. Specific Web Applications in Industrial Settings. Web Psychology, Information Security, and Privacy. Emerging Technologies and Applications. Guidelines for Incorporating Human Factors and Ergonomics For Internet Sites And Internet-Based Applications.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	7.6.2011
Reihe/Serie	Human Factors and Ergonomics
Zusatzinfo	82 Tables, black and white; 256 Illustrations, black and white
Verlagsort	Bosa Roca
Sprache	englisch
Maße	219 x 276 mm
Gewicht	2154 g
Themenwelt	Informatik ► Software Entwicklung ► User Interfaces (HCI)
	Informatik ► Web / Internet ► Web Design / Usability
	Technik
ISBN-10	1-4398-2594-7 / 1439825947
ISBN-13	978-1-4398-2594-5 / 9781439825945
Zustand	Neuware