Understanding Information

ISBN-13: 9783598115448 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 120 str.

Jack Meadows;K G Saur Books

Opis

This volume illustrates the basic principles of information science, to provide a general introduction to the subject, through a series of selected and interesting examples. It touches on a variety of issues, including Intranets and knowledge management. All those who are involved in the turbulent changes in the information field will find a picture of how information and its concepts operate in contemporary society.

Spis treści

Frontmatter -- Contents -- The author -- Introduction -- 1. Data -- 2. Information -- 3. Classification -- 4. Storage -- 5. Retrieval -- 6. Communication -- 7. Knowledge -- 8. Intelligence and wisdom -- And so... ? -- Suggested reading