The social sciences have a distinctive contribution to make to the understanding and handling of design issues, both in product and systems design and in the design of the built environment. The role of cognitive psychology, particularly ergonomics, to the design process has traditionally been well appreciated. Because it provides important insights into the way people cognitively process information, it is a powerful tool for the design of usable products, buildings and systems. This book also explores the disciplines of social psychology, sociology and anthropology, which provide techniques...