Fundamentals of Information Studies

Lester and Koehler have vastly revised and expanded this brand new edition of the first textbook geared towards undergraduate information studies to approach the field from a multidisciplinary perspective. The book's fourteen chapters begin with "The Impact of Information in Society" and "Fundamental Concepts of Information"; look at "The Information Professions" and "The Impact of Information Cultures and Societies"; and conclude with "Information Ethics" and "Information Futures." Appropriate emphasis is placed throughout on the history and development of information technology. Every chapter has been thoroughly updated and revised. Expansions include two whole new chapters, one on user behavior and the second on information, power, and society; five other chapters have been substantially expanded. In addition, the authors have added two new features: "A Learning Guide" precedes each chapter and an "Information Idea" draws attention to the application of the chapter's concepts in the real world.

ISBN 1555705944   DEWEY 020 ISBN13 9781555705947 (What's this?)   DEWEY edition DC22 Publisher Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc   Pages 375 Imprint Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc   Volumes 001 Format Paperback   Published in New York Publication date 15 Aug 2007   Previous ISBN 9781555704742 Library of Congress Z665   Academic level Undergraduate

Ch. 1		The impact of information in society		1
Ch. 2		Fundamental concepts of information		15
Ch. 3		Information needs and information seeking behavior		39
Ch. 4		History of information technology		59
Ch. 5		Current information technology		85
Ch. 6		Societal institutions for creation, distribution, and management of information		111
Ch. 7		The information professions		149
Ch. 8		The impact of information on cultures and societies		187
Ch. 9		Economics of information		219
Ch. 10		Information, power, and society		241
Ch. 11		The regulation and politics of information		267
Ch. 12		The areas and issues of information policy		301
Ch. 13		Information ethics		333
Ch. 14		Information future(s)		379

"Any library practitioner who ever considered cobbling together a similar course will understand that information textbooks are as rare as golden hen's eggs and they will no doubt appreciate this work's focus, balance, and organization."

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