Activity theory -- a conceptual framework originally developed by
Aleksei Leontiev -- has its roots in the socio-cultural tradition
in Russian psychology. The foundational concept of the theory is
human activity, which is understood as purposeful, mediated, and
transformative interaction between human beings and the world.
Since the early 1990s, activity theory has been a visible landmark
in the theoretical landscape of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
Along with some other frameworks, such as distributed cognition and
phenomenology, it established itself as a leading post-cognitivist
approach in HCI and interaction design. In this book we discuss the
conceptual foundations of activity theory and its contribution to
HCI research. After making the case for theory in HCI and briefly
discussing the contribution of activity theory to the field
(Chapter One) we introduce the historical roots, main ideas, and
principles of activity theory (Chapter Two). After that we present
in-depth analyses of three issues which we consider of special
importance to current developments in HCI and interaction design,
namely: agency (Chapter Three), experience (Chapter Four), and
activity-centric computing (Chapter Five). We conclude the book
with reflections on challenges and prospects for further
development of activity theory in HCI (Chapter Six). Table of
Contents: Introduction: Activity theory and the changing face of
HCI / Basic concepts and principles of activity theory / Agency /
Activity and experience / Activity-centric computing / Activity
theory and the development of HCI
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