Type Book
Date 1993-01
Pages 227
Tags nonfiction, computers, theater, human-computer interaction

Computers as Theatre

Foreword

Donald Norman introduces the book.

Preface

Chapter 1: The Nature of the Beast

Chapter 2: Dramatic Foundations, Part I: Elements of Qualitative Structure

Chapter 3: Dramatic Foundations, Part II: Orchestrating Action

Chapter 4: Dramatic Techniques for Orchestrating Human Response

Chapter 5: Design Principles for Human-Computer Activity

Chapter 6: New Directions in Human-Computer Activity

Chapter 7: Post-Virtual Reality: After the Hype Is Over

Name Role
Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc. Publisher
Brenda Laurel Author
Donald A. Norman Foreword

Contents

Foreword xi
Preface xvii
The Nature of the Beast 1
Dramatic Foundations, Part I: Elements of Qualitative Structure 35
Dramatic Foundations, Part II: Orchestrating Action 67
Dramatic Techniques for Orchestrating Human Response 93
Design Principles for Human-Computer Activity 125
New Directions in Human-Computer Activity 167
Post-Virtual Reality: After the Hype Is Over 199