Information Representation and Retrieval in the Digital Age

Contents: Preface. 1. Information representation and retrieval: an overview. 2. Information representation I: basic approaches. 3. Information representation II: other related topics. 4. Language in  information representation and retrieval. 5. Retrieval techniques and query representation. 6. Retrieval approaches. 7. Information retrieval models. 8. Information retrieval systems. 9. Retrieval of information unique in content or format. 10. The user dimension in information representation and retrieval. 11. Evaluation of information representation and retrieval. 12. Artificial intelligence in information representation and retrieval. Index.

"Here is the first book to offer a clear, comprehensive view of information Representation and Retrieval (IRR). With an emphasis on principles and fundamentals, author Heting Chu, Ph.D. (College of Information and Computer Science at Long Island University) first reviews key concepts and major developmental stages of the field, then systematically examines information representation methods, IRR languages, retrieval techniques and models, and internet retrieval systems.

In addition, the author explains the retrieval of multilingual, multimedia, and hyper-structured information; explores the user dimension and evaluation issues; and analyzes the role and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in IRR. This thoroughly researched, carefully organized monograph is an indispensable guide for the scholar, student, or practitioner who needs broad and current knowledge of this key topic in information science."