Human-Computer Interaction and U.S. Law
Will be published approx. on 31. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-009-09627-0 (ISBN)
Description
The core topics at the intersection of human-computer interaction (HCI) and US law -- privacy, accessibility, telecommunications, intellectual property, artificial intelligence (AI), dark patterns, human subjects research, and voting -- can be hard to understand without a deep foundation in both law and computing. Every member of the author team of this unique book brings expertise in both law and HCI to provide an in-depth yet understandable treatment of each topic area for professionals, researchers, and graduate students in computing and/or law. Two introductory chapters explaining the core concepts of HCI (for readers with a legal background) and U.S. law (for readers with an HCI background) are followed by in-depth discussions of each topic.
Reviews / Votes
'This book is an important and thoughtful treatment of a fast-moving area, balancing the technical and legal aspects in an impressive way.' Michael Waterstone, Dean and Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law 'Authored by leading multidisciplinary experts in technology and law, this book offers an invaluable resource for professionals working in human-computer interaction (HCI). Clear examples and explanations demystify how US law impacts numerous domains of HCI, including interface design, digital accessibility, privacy, and AI.' Paul Heaton, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School 'At the intersection of human-computer interaction and law, this essential text illuminates how legal frameworks inform design, regulate use, and protect user rights. From AI ethics to dark patterns, from accessibility to algorithmic bias, it equips practitioners with critical knowledge of US law and dimensions of interactive technologies that shape everyday life. A vital resource that not only clarifies current legal+tech landscapes but also charts compelling paths for the next generation of human-centered design.' Elizabeth D. Mynatt, Dean and Professor, Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Northeastern University 'Whether you're a lawyer, a technologist, or just curious about tech policy, Human-Computer Interaction and U.S. Law has something to teach. The collection covers the basics while delving into depth in all the right places. This is interdisciplinary scholarship done right.' Ryan Calo, University of Washington School of LawMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
435 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-009-09627-0 (9781009096270)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Jonathan Lazar | Casey Fiesler | Brian Wentz
Human-Computer Interaction and U.S. Law
Book
approx. 12/2025
Cambridge University Press
€117.00
Not yet published
Persons
Jonathan Lazar, PhD, LLM, is Professor in the College of Information at the University of Maryland, where he is the executive director of the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) and a faculty member in the Human-Computer Interaction Lab (HCIL). He has been teaching and researching about human-computer interaction (HCI), accessibility, and the intersections between law, policy, and HCI, for over 25 years. He has previously authored or edited 18 books and published over 200 refereed articles in journals, conference proceedings, edited books, and magazines. He has received research funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation, the U.S. National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), Google, and Adobe. He has served as an expert witness in many legal cases, has given legislative testimony at the state and federal level over 20 times, regularly teaches legal research methods to nonlawyers, and is a member of the Disability Rights Bar Association.
Content
Foreword by Lorrie Cranor; Preface; 1. Intro to Law for Human Computer Interaction; 2. Intro to Human Computer Interaction for Law; 3. Accessibility; 4. Privacy; 5. Human Subjects Research Regulation; 6. Intellectual Property; 7. Telecommunications; 8. Artificial Intelligence; 9. Dark Patterns; 10. Voting; 11. International Laws, Treaties, and HCI; Index.