Smoother pebbles and the shoulders of giants: the developing foundations of information science
- Author(s):
- David Bawden (see profile)
- Date:
- 2008
- Group(s):
- CityLIS
- Subject(s):
- Information science, History of science
- Item Type:
- Article
- Permanent URL:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/M6DF6K31G
- Abstract:
- Reviews developments in the information science discipline over thirty years, by selecting topics covered in early issues of the Journal of Information Science, and tracing their influence on subsequent developments. Major themes are: the information science discipline itself; foundations of the discipline; nature of information; relations between discipline and profession; and education for information science. The continuing relevance of the writings of Jason Farradane and Bertie Brookes is notable.
- Notes:
- Reprinted with amendments in 'Information science in transition', Alan Gilchrist (ed.). London: Facet, 2009, pp. 23-43
- Metadata:
- xml
- Published as:
- Journal article
- Status:
- Published
- Last Updated:
- 10 months ago
- License:
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