This book serves as a foundation to the field of HCI, equipping readers with the necessary knowledge and skills to engage in this field.

This book

• Discusses human functionalities and characteristics relevant to interaction, including sensory perception, attention and memory, language and communication, emotions, decision-making, as well as mental models, human error, and human actions.
• Explores the evolution of HCI design approaches and the role of social and organizational psychology in HCI
• Discusses key concepts and societal aspects of interactive technologies, such as user acceptance, ethics, privacy, and trust.
• Covers the historical background, contributing disciplines, essential concepts, and theories within the domain.

This book will appeal to individuals interested in Human-Computer Interaction research and applications.