Knowledge and Information Perspectives and Prospects

Book Details

• Publisher: Ess Ess Publication
• ISBN: 9788170006077
• Year of Publication: 2010
• Language: English
• Binding: HardBound

About the Book

This comprehensive work presents an in-depth exploration of the concepts of knowledge, information, data, wisdom, and their interrelationships within the context of modern society. The book examines the theoretical foundations of knowledge and information while also addressing their practical applications in communication, organization, management, and dissemination.

Structured across multiple dimensions, the text discusses the nature and characteristics of knowledge and information, cognitive processes that influence human understanding and decision-making, and the impact of time, space, and social change on knowledge systems. It further explores perspectives from philosophy, biology, physical sciences, sociology, and economics, demonstrating how knowledge and information function as valuable resources, commodities, factors of production, and economic signals.

The book also focuses on information access and service delivery, including information user behavior, libraries, the Internet, and Knowledge Management systems. Concluding with a discussion on the development of knowledge societies, it highlights the critical role of information and knowledge in social, educational, economic, and technological advancement.

An essential reference for students, researchers, librarians, information professionals, educators, and anyone engaged in the study, management, and utilization of knowledge and information.