Information Science by Michael Seadle PAPERBACK 9781783306947

Facet Publishing

Information ScienceHistory, Ideas, Applications\nAuthor(s): Michael Seadle\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Facet Publishing, United Kingdom\nImprint: Facet Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781783306947, 978-1783306947\nSynopsis\nWhat is Information Science? This comprehensive book answers this key question and explains how information science differs from data science and library science.\n\nUsing a range of practical examples, the book explores how information science cuts across disciplines and integrates a range of information into a coherent whole. Starting with a historical overview of information science, subsequent chapters explore:\n\ncommunication tools\ninformation integrity and behaviour\nartificial intelligence and data science\ninformation retrieval, curation and non-verbal information\ninformation in technology, education and politics.\n\nA core text for those teaching library and information science as well as practising librarians or those working in information and communication.