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- catalog abstract "Introducing concepts from linguistics and language teaching, Language and Communication proposes a new approach to computer interface design. The book explains for the first time why the much hyped user-friendly interface is treated with such derision by the user community. The author argues that software and hardware designers should consider such fundamental language concepts as meaning, context, function, variety, and equivalence. She goes on to show how imagining an interface as a new language can be an invaluable design exercise, calling into question deeply held beliefs and assumptions about what users will or will not understand. Written for a wide range of computer scientists and professionals, and presuming no prior knowledge of language-related terminology, this volume is a key step in the on-going information revolution.".
- catalog contributor b11394010.
- catalog created "1999.".
- catalog date "1999".
- catalog date "1999.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1999.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-148) and indexes.".
- catalog description "Introducing concepts from linguistics and language teaching, Language and Communication proposes a new approach to computer interface design. The book explains for the first time why the much hyped user-friendly interface is treated with such derision by the user community. The author argues that software and hardware designers should consider such fundamental language concepts as meaning, context, function, variety, and equivalence. She goes on to show how imagining an interface as a new language can be an invaluable design exercise, calling into question deeply held beliefs and assumptions about what users will or will not understand.".
- catalog description "Written for a wide range of computer scientists and professionals, and presuming no prior knowledge of language-related terminology, this volume is a key step in the on-going information revolution.".
- catalog description "pt. I. Introduction and Foundation. 1. Introduction. 2. Foundation Concepts -- pt. II. Essential Language Concepts and the User Interface. 3. Language Varieties. 4. Language Change. 5. Language Correspondences. 6. The Effect of Context. 7. The Effect of Medium and Interaction -- pt. III. Languages for Special Purposes and Functions. 8. Labeling and Abbreviation. 9. Explanation and Assistance -- pt. IV. Summary and Recommendations. 10. Making It Work.".
- catalog extent "viii, 162 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0195108388 (cloth : acid-free paper)".
- catalog issued "1999".
- catalog issued "1999.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Oxford University Press,".
- catalog subject "005.4/37 21".
- catalog subject "Electronic data processing documentation.".
- catalog subject "QA76.9.U83 K85 1999".
- catalog subject "User interfaces (Computer systems)".
- catalog tableOfContents "pt. I. Introduction and Foundation. 1. Introduction. 2. Foundation Concepts -- pt. II. Essential Language Concepts and the User Interface. 3. Language Varieties. 4. Language Change. 5. Language Correspondences. 6. The Effect of Context. 7. The Effect of Medium and Interaction -- pt. III. Languages for Special Purposes and Functions. 8. Labeling and Abbreviation. 9. Explanation and Assistance -- pt. IV. Summary and Recommendations. 10. Making It Work.".
- catalog title "Language and communication : essential concepts for user interface and documentation design / Agnes Kukulska-Hulme.".
- catalog type "text".