Hypertext in Context
Published on 31. January 1991
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-0-521-37488-0 (ISBN)
Description
Hypertext is the term coined for the electronic storage of data, whether it be textual or graphical, in such a way that the whole file transcends simple word processing and becomes more an 'electronic concordance'. In this book the authors cut through the hype surrounding hypertext and evaluate the simple ideas that underlie it. These ideals have led to a variety of claims for hypertext's potential, and the claims are considered here in such contexts as the development of a written tradition, the psychology of navigation, and the use of computers as educational aids. Only within context can the true worth of hypertext be assessed. Consequently, software authors, publishers, psychologists and all those involved in the information industry will turn to this volume for the advice they need in evaluating hypertext.
Reviews / Votes
"An excellent introduction to an area of increasing interest. Text and supporting material are easily readable, yet provide a solid and realistic background to hypertext." Choice "Their book is well researched and presents supporting information from psychological studies and actual physical experimentation. The review of research in human-computer interaction and cognition is impressive....well written and an excellent resource for further work in the area." August M. Turano, Computer "...challenges several claims made about hypertext systems....should be read and thought about by hypertext researchers and designers." Christopher Fox, Computing Reviews "I would characterize the book as a collection of insightful essays on fundamental topics in hypertext. Readers who will benefit most from the book are those who already have quite a bit of knowledge about hypertext and the research that has been conducted. Although the book is highly readable and concise, a considerable amount of background knowledge is assumed." Mark Chignell, Journal of the American Society of Information ScienceMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 253 mm
Width: 177 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
480 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-37488-0 (9780521374880)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Acknowledgements; 1. How did we get here?; 2. Linearity and hypertext; 3. Users, tasks and information; 4. Navigation through complex information spaces; 5. Creating hypertext; 6. Hypertext, learning and education; 7. The hypertext database: a case study; 8. Where do we go from here?; Glossary; References; Author index; Subject index.