User-Centered Technology: A Rhetorical Theory for Computers and Other Mundane Artifacts

By: Robert R. Johnson

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Synopsis: Presents a theoretical model for examining technology through a user perspective. Begins with a historical overview of the problem of technology use through the lens of rhetoric theory, and defines central areas of user-centered theory, such as user knowledge, human-technology interaction, and technological determinism. Draws also from human factors engineering, history, philosophy, and sociology to discuss ideological presuppositions of technology design and technological determinism. Ideas are applied in academic and nonacademic contexts. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 196 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780791439326
Publisher:: State University of New York Press
Date of Addition:: 04/13/10
Copyrighted By:: State University of New York
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Computers and Internet, Technology, Education, Social Studies, Sociology
Submitted By:: Daproim Africa
Proofread By:: Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.