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Acting With Technology: Activity Theory And Interaction Design
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A Systematic Presentation Of Activity Theory, Its Application To Interaction Design, And An Argument For The Development Of Activity Theory As A Basis For Understanding How People Interact With Technology.Activity Theory Holds That The Human Mind Is The Product Of Our Interaction With People And Artifacts In The Context Of Everyday Activity. Acting With Technology Makes The Case For Activity Theory As A Basis For Understanding Our Relationship With Technology. Victor Kaptelinin And Bonnie Nardi Describe Activity Theory'S Principles, History, Relationship To Other Theoretical Approaches, And Application To The Analysis And Design Of Technologies. The Book Provides The First Systematic Entrylevel Introduction To The Major Principles Of Activity Theory. It Describes The Accumulating Body Of Work In Interaction Design Informed By Activity Theory, Drawing On Work From An International Community Of Scholars And Designers. Kaptelinin And Nardi Examine The Notion Of The Object Of Activity, Describe Its Use In An Empirical Study, And Discuss Key Debates In The Development Of Activity Theory. Finally, They Outline Current And Future Issues In Activity Theory, Providing A Comparative Analysis Of The Theory And Its Leading Theoretical Competitors Within Interaction Design: Distributed Cognition, Actornetwork Theory, And Phenomenologically Inspired Approaches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Acting with Technology'? A: The book primarily focuses on activity theory and its application to interaction design, exploring how people engage with technology in everyday activities.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Victor Kaptelinin and Bonnie Nardi.
- Q: How many pages does 'Acting with Technology' contain? A: The book contains a total of 352 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Acting with Technology' published? A: The book was published on August 7, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in interaction design? A: Yes, it provides a systematic introduction to activity theory, making it suitable for those new to interaction design.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include principles of activity theory, its relationship to other theoretical approaches, and its application in technology design and analysis.
- Q: Can I return the book if I am not satisfied? A: Yes, the book comes with a no-quibbles return policy.
- Q: What are the features of this product? A: The book is new, in mint condition, dispatched the same day for orders received before noon, guaranteed packaging, and has a no-quibbles return policy.