Human Machine Symbiosis

The Foundations of Human-centred Systems Design

Karamjit S. Gill

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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
26 July 1996

Ergonomics; Data encryption; Systems analysis & design

Series: Human-centred Systems

This volume examines the human-centred approach to designing systems and technologies, which emphasises the symbiosis of human capability and machine capacity. Its main ideas have become integral to many design methodologies, including social ergonomics and cognitive technology. Human Machine Symbiosis offers a unique coverage of the topic: it brings together various strands of human-centred systems philosophy, and gives a comprehensive overview of relevant traditions, approaches, methodologies, and practices. It provides theoretical and methodological underpinnings for the design and application of technologies and systems, along with frameworks and models for designing information, communication and multimedia technologies. It contains contributions from a variety of leading researchers in the field, including some of the pioneers of the European human-centred tradition.

Edited by: Karamjit S. Gill
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 780g
ISBN: 9783540760245
ISBN 10: 3540760245
Series: Human-centred Systems
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 26 July 1996
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. The Foundations of Human-centred Systems.- 2. On Human—Machine Symbiosis.- 3. Rosenbrock’s Account of Causality and Purpose.- 4. Culture, Mind and Technology: Making a Difference.- 5. The Social Construction of Human-centredness.- 6. Human-centred Methods of Social and Technical Design.- 7. Information Systems Design: a User-Involved Perspective.- 8. Designing for Knowledge Transfer.- 9. Designing Practice-Based Learning Environments.- 10. Workplace Innovations: the Making of a Human-centred Industrial Culture.- 11. Meanwhile, Out in the Real World: Developing a Commercial Human-centred Software Application.