Lund, Niels Windfeld

Introduction to Documentation Studies (Foundations of the Information Sciences)

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ISBN 13:: 9781783301898
author:: Lund, Niels Windfeld
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Facet Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Professional & Vocational, Arts & Photography, Language Arts,
Condition:: New
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Introduction to Documentation Studies presents a comprehensive introduction to documentation studies, outlining its historical background and theoretical foundation. This book explores how various individuals and organizations create documents to communicate and inform society, making documentation a fundamental aspect of human interaction. Through six case-studies, the book demonstrates a complementary analytical model that examines the relationships between agents involved in document creation, the means chosen, and the resulting complexes of documents. This approach is relevant to scholars and professionals across multiple fields, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, design, archives, libraries, museums, healthcare, transportation, education, production, and trade. Written by an expert in documentation, this book provides a solid theoretical framework for understanding document creation and management, essential for anyone involved in managing documents as part of their professional life.

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