What is Information Science? This comprehensive book answers this key question by providing a detailed definition and analysis of information science and how it differs from data science and library science.
Drawing on a range of practical examples, the book explores how information science uniquely cuts across disciplines and integrates different streams of information into a coherent whole that makes sense for a particular problem. Starting with a historical overview of information science, subsequent chapters explore:
- Communication tools;
- Information integrity and behaviour;
- Artificial intelligence and data science;
- Information retrieval, curation and non-verbal information;
- Information in technology, education and politics.
A core text for those teaching library and information science as well as practising librarians or those working in information and communication fields, Information Science is an authoritative and subject-defining publication.
What is Information Science? This comprehensive book answers this key question by providing a detailed definition and analysis of information science and how it differs from data science and library science.
Drawing on a range of practical examples, the book explores how information science uniquely cuts across disciplines and integrates different streams of information into a coherent whole that makes sense for a particular problem. Starting with a historical overview of information science, subsequent chapters explore:
- Communication tools;
- Information integrity and behaviour;
- Artificial intelligence and data science;
- Information retrieval, curation and non-verbal information;
- Information in technology, education and politics.
A core text for those teaching library and information science as well as practising librarians or those working in information and communication fields, Information Science is an authoritative and subject-defining publication.
Information Science: History, Ideas, Applications
Information Science: History, Ideas, Applications
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781783306978 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Facet Publishing |
| Publication date: | 10/15/2025 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |