Fundamentals of Information Science

Author: Ye Ying, Pan Youneng, Pan Wei
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book is compiled based on the research achievements of predecessors and the needs of teaching practice. The entire book focuses on the knowledge content recognized by the industry. It first presents the empirical principles of information science, then attempts to establish the fundamental theories of information science, and subsequently explains the research methods of information science. Following this, it briefly elaborates on some substantive content of information science, concluding with interdisciplinary aspects and the development of information science. The book aims to construct the overall outline and system of information science, enabling students and researchers to gain a comprehensive understanding and grasp of its overall structure. This book is suitable as a textbook for graduate and undergraduate courses titled "Fundamentals of Information Science," particularly for students with backgrounds in other disciplines, especially those with backgrounds in science, engineering, agriculture, and medicine, who wish to study information science. It can also be used by professionals in scientific and technical information, social science information, and library and information science.