Introductory Concepts in Information
Science
By Melanie J. Norton
Melanie J. Norton presents a unique and carefully researched
introduction to the practical and theoretical concepts
of information science and examines the impact of the
Information Age on society and its institutions. Drawing
on recent research into the field, as well as from scholarly
and trade publications, the monograph provides a brief
history of information science and coverage of key topics,
including communications and cognition, information
retrieval, bibliometrics, modeling, economics, information
policies, and the impact of information technology on
modern management. An essential volume for graduate
students, practitioners, and any professional who needs
a solid grounding in the field of information science.
2000/136 pp/hardbound
ISBN: 1-57387-087-0
ASIST Members $31.60 Regular Price $39.50
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