The Study of Information: Interdisciplinary MessagesFritz Machlup, Una Mansfield A collection of articles by leading authorities presenting an interdisciplinary approach to key issues of information science. Debates how information science affects various fields. |
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Cultural Diversity in Studies of Information | 3 |
Information Science Its Roots and Relations as Viewed From | 63 |
The View from Brain Theory Michael A Arbib | 81 |
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