Attempts to provide an outline account of the development and context of scientific and technical communication during the Twentieth century. Reviews the main channels and forms of communication, and their changing contributions to the overall pattern of information flow. Emphasizes the ever increasing volume and diversity of scientific and technical information. Concludes with some reflections on what may be learnt from this history.
BT - Journal of Documentation IS - 5 LA - English N2 -Attempts to provide an outline account of the development and context of scientific and technical communication during the Twentieth century. Reviews the main channels and forms of communication, and their changing contributions to the overall pattern of information flow. Emphasizes the ever increasing volume and diversity of scientific and technical information. Concludes with some reflections on what may be learnt from this history.
PY - 1999 SP - 476 EP - 527 T2 - Journal of Documentation TI - A Century of Scientific and Technical Information VL - 55 ER -