By Melanie J. Norton Melanie J. Norton presents a unique and carefully researched introduction to the practical and theoretical concepts of information science, while examining the impact of the Information Age on society and its institutions. Drawing on recent research into the field as well as from scholarly and trade publications, the monograph provides a brief history of information science and coverage of key topics including communications and cognition, information retrieval, bibliometrics, modeling, economics, information policies, and the impact of information technology on modern management. An essential volume for graduate students, practitioners, and any professional who needs a solid grounding in the field of information science. 2000/127 pp/hardbound Introductory Concepts in Information Science 978-1-57387-087-0Regular price: $39.50Sale price: $35.55 Introductory Concepts in Information Science-ASIST Member PriceAmerican Society for Information Science & Technology Member Price 978-1-57387-087-0 ASIST$31.60 Information Today, Inc. homepage