Cross-cultural usability of computing metaphors: do we colonise the minds of indigenous web users?

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Duncker-Gassen, E. 2002. Cross-cultural usability of computing metaphors: do we colonise the minds of indigenous web users? in: Sudweeks, F. and Ess, C. (ed.) Cultural attitudes towards technology and communication : proceedings of the Third International Conference on Cultural Attitudes towards Technology and Communication Australia School of Information Technology, Murdoch University. pp. 217-236
Chapter titleCross-cultural usability of computing metaphors: do we colonise the minds of indigenous web users?
AuthorsDuncker-Gassen, E.
Abstract

The paper focuses on the cultural aspects of computer metaphors and their use and usefulness with regards to Web servises.

Page range217-236
Book titleCultural attitudes towards technology and communication : proceedings of the Third International Conference on Cultural Attitudes towards Technology and Communication
EditorsSudweeks, F. and Ess, C.
PublisherSchool of Information Technology, Murdoch University
Place of publicationAustralia
ISBN
Hardcover9780869057995
Publication dates
PrintJul 2002
Publication process dates
Deposited05 Mar 2014
Output statusPublished
Additional information

Paper presented at conference in Montréal, Canada, 12-15 July 2002

Web address (URL)http://www.it.murdoch.edu.au/~sudweeks/catac02/toc02.pdf
LanguageEnglish
JournalProceedings of the third international conference on cultural attitudes towards technology and communication
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