Shaping Information History as an Intellectual Discipline.

The article discusses the field of information history. Particular focus is given to methodological and philosophical issues related to the definition of information history. The author proposes various strategies for conducting scholarly work within the discipline. Topics include information techno...

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Publicado en:Information & Culture Vol. 47; no. 2; pp. 119 - 145
Autor principal: Cortada, James W.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: University of Texas Press 2012
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Sumario:The article discusses the field of information history. Particular focus is given to methodological and philosophical issues related to the definition of information history. The author proposes various strategies for conducting scholarly work within the discipline. Topics include information technology, library history, information collection and sharing, and historiography.