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Taylor & Francis (London), publishers of the journal Behaviour &
Information Technology, announce publication of "Computers,
Communication and Mental Models", edited by Donald Day and Diane
Kovacs.
This book is a treatment of the cognitive and behavioural issues
in computer-mediated communication, knowledge representation, and
computer-supported co-operative work. It develops the theoretical
basis for treating computerised tools as intermediaries in the
communication of mental maps between tool builders and tool
users. Work by specialists in psychology, human-computer
interaction, communication theory, learning theory and group
decision making is featured.
Included are treatments of inherent functionality in metaphoric
representations; studies of computer-mediated communication;
examinations of how spatial cognition can be mapped using
fractals, and of how hypertext can map users' learning of complex
architectural models. The book bridges themes among several
disciplines that are relevant to major streams in HCI research.
COMPUTERS, COMMUNICATION AND MENTAL MODELS
Day, D. & Kovacs, D. (Eds.)(1996). London: Taylor & Francis. ISBN
0-7484-0543-7.
Price: 17.95 UK pounds
Book Ordering Department
Taylor & Francis
Rankind Road, Basingstoke RG24 8PR
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1256 813000
Fax: +44 (0)1256 479438
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