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 addresses:
*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;
and
*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.
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