Perspectives on information [electronic resource] / edited by Magnus Ramage and David Chapman.
2011
Q360 .P387 2011
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Title
Perspectives on information [electronic resource] / edited by Magnus Ramage and David Chapman.
ISBN
9780415884105
0203814509 (electronic book)
9780203814505 (electronic book)
0203814509 (electronic book)
9780203814505 (electronic book)
Publication Details
New York : Routledge, 2011.
Language
English
Description
viii, 168 p. : ill.
Call Number
Q360 .P387 2011
Dewey Decimal Classification
003/.54
Summary
"Information is everywhere, and defines everything in today's society. Moreover, information is a key concept in a wide range of academic disciplines, from quantum physics to public policy. However, these disciplines all interpret the concept in quite different ways. This book looks at information in several different academic disciplines - cybernetics, ICT, communications theory, semiotics, information systems, library science, linguistics, quantum physics and public policy. 'Perspectives on Information' brings clarity and coherence to different perspectives through promoting information as a unifying concept across the disciplinary spectrum. Though conceived as a contribution to the ongoing conversation between academic disciplines into the nature of information, the deliberately accessible style of this text (reflecting the authors' backgrounds at The Open University) will be make it valuable for anyone who needs to know something more about information. Given the ubiquity of information in the 21st century, that means everyone"-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Access limited to authorized users.
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Ramage, Magnus, 1970-
Chapman, D. A. (David A.)
Chapman, D. A. (David A.)
Series
Routledge studies in library and information science ; 9.
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