Information Science: The Basics

1. The book provides an accessible and inclusive introduction to the far-reaching, multifaceted discipline of Information Science (IS). 2. This Basics book will be essential reading for anyone who wishes to know more about information and the impact it has on our world. It will be particularly useful to those who intend to study IS at undergraduate level, or pursue a career in database development, web design or data analytics. 3. The book includes a much more robust discussion of current and timely issues, problems, and challenges in the IS field than previously published titles. This book is also more accessible and covers new ground - particularly in its discussions about racial biases, surveillance, and universal design.