Human Factors and Web Development

Due to the new technological landscape in 2001 and the global integration of the Internet in schools, libraries, homes and businesses, the content of this second edition has changed significantly. Since many computer users are connected at both home and work, the Web has transformed communication; consumption patterns; and access to business, politicians and neighbours halfway around the world. With numerous books on the user-friendly Web sites, the editor's challenge was to deliver a volume with a radically different snapshot of the research being conducted at the beginning of the 21st century. The chapters in this book seek to provide many answers to critical questions and propose thought-provoking research ideas for the future. Corporate and academic practitioners, as well as their doctoral fellows and graduate students from around the globe contributed their time, expertise and research practices. Together, they collectively provide a comprehensive resource that the growing community of human factors and Web development experts can share. The editor hopes that this text will inspire leading-edge research on accessible Web applications or other topics in the coming years.