A Guide to Usability: Human Factors in Computing

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Author: Jenny Preece
Publisher: Pearson
Year: 1993
Language: en
Edition: 1
Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9780201627688
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Height: 9.75 Inches
Length: 7.5 Inches
Weight: 0.7 Pounds
Width: 0.25 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 004/.01/9
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A Guide to Usability: Human Factors in Computing by Jenny Preece, published by Pearson on March 28, 1993, is a comprehensive exploration of the essential aspects of human-computer interaction. This 144-page edition addresses the growing importance of usability in the computer industry, particularly in light of advancements in graphical user interfaces and input/output devices that have made computing more accessible.

Readers will find that this book emphasizes the necessity of understanding human factors in user interface design. It aims to raise awareness about usability challenges and offers insights into how these factors can influence the effectiveness of technology. By focusing on the intersection of human behavior and computing, this guide serves as a valuable resource for those interested in enhancing user experience in technology.


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A revolution in usability is fueling the continued growth of the computer industry. Graphical user interfaces and improved input/output devices have made computing power more accessible to wider variety of people. Despite these advances, there is still a need to raise awareness of the human factors in user interface design, and this book is designed to meet this need.

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Language: en. Pages: 144. Edition: 1.

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