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Information retrieval, text composition, and semantics

Outlines some important principles in the design of documents done in the field of composition studies. Maps the possible subject access points and presents research done on each kind of these. Shows how theories of information retrieval must build on or relate to different theories of concepts and meaning. Discusses two contrasting theories of semantics worked out by Ludwig Wittgenstein: the picture theory and the theory of language games, and demonstrates the different consequences of such theories for information retrieval. Finally, discusses the implications for information professionals.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:arizona.edu/oai:arizona.openrepository.com:10150/105353
Date January 1998
CreatorsHjørland, Birger
Source SetsUniversity of Arizona
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeJournal Article (Paginated)

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