Abstract

Presents an overview of the growth of work in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) over the last 40 years. Notes formative influences and contributing disciplines and discusses technology, applied problems, and the design for usability. Outlines issues that pose problems for HCI in the near future. Seven figures show growth in media. (141 references) (Author/AEF)

Citation

Shackel, B. (1997). Human-Computer Interaction--Whence and Whither?. Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 48(11), 970. Retrieved January 21, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/83049/.

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Keywords

• Access to Information
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Computer Oriented Programs
• Computer System Design
• computers
• Futures (of Society)
• Human Computer Interaction
• information technology
• interaction
• Man Machine Systems
• Technological Advancement
• Users (Information)