Context and Consciousness ― Activity Theory and Human-Computer Interaction

Essays apply activity theory, a psychological theory with a naturalistic emphasis that came to fruition in the Soviet Union in the 1920s, to problems of human-computer interaction. Sections on activity theory basics, activity theory in practical design, and theoretical development look at areas including activity theory as a potential framework for human-computer interactions research, and team perspectives on the intellectual work of programming. For those involved in the human-computer interaction community. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.