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| AUTHOR | Given, Lisa M.; Given, Lisa M.; Given, Lisa M. et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Emerald Group Publishing (04/29/2016) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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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-13:
9781785609688
ISBN-10:
1785609688
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
Edition Number:
0004
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Page Count:
528
Carton Quantity:
14
Product Dimensions:
6.20 x 1.70 x 9.10 inches
Weight:
2.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
GB
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BISAC Categories
Reference | Research
Dewey Decimal:
025.524
Library of Congress Control Number:
2015478225
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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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Editor:
Given, Lisa M.
Lisa M. Given, Ph.D., is Professor of Information Studies and Associate Dean Research, Faculty of Education, Charles Sturt University, Australia. Lisa is a member of the Research Institute for Professional Practice, Learning and Education and has served on the College of the Australian Research Council. Lisa is an Adjunct Professor in Humanities Computing and in Education at the University of Alberta, Canada. A former Director of the International Institute for Qualitative Methodology, Lisa has received numerous grants and awards. Her research interests include individuals information behaviours, web usability, social media use, health informatics, information literacy and qualitative inquiry. She is Editor of The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods (2008) and author of 100 Questions (and Answers) About Qualitative Research (Sage 2016). For more information see Lisa s website at http: //www.lisagiven.com.
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