The 4th edition of this popular and well-cited text is now
co-authored, and includes significant changes from earlier texts.
Presenting a comprehensive review of over a century of research on
information behavior (IB), this book is intended for students in
information studies and disciplines interested in research on
information activities. The initial two chapters introduce IB as a
multi-disciplinary topic, the 3rd provides a brief history of research
on information seeking. Chapter four discusses what is meant by the
terms "information" and "knowledge. "Chapter five discusses
"information needs," and how they are addressed. The 6th chapter
identifies many related concepts. Twelve models of information
behavior (expanded from earlier editions) are illustrated in chapter
seven. Chapter eight reviews various paradigms and theories informing
IB research. Chapter nine examines research methods invoked in IB
studies and a discussion of qualitative and mixed approaches. The 10th
chapter gives examples of IB studies by context. The final chapter
looks at strengths and weaknesses, recent trends, and future
development.
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ISBN
9781785609671
Publisert
2017
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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