Document (#29711)

Author

Vakkari, P.
Kuokkanen, M.

Title

Theory growth in information science : applications of the theory of science to a theory of information seeking

Source

Journal of documentation. 53(1997) no.5, S.497-519

Year

1997

Abstract

Describes a study whose aim was to analyse theory growth in information science by using a case from information seeking studies. Scientific growth is identified with the growth of theories. Differentiates 3 contexts of theoretical work: unit theories, theoretical research programmes and metatheories. States that for analysis if theory growth, tools based on the current theory of science are needed. Introduces tools for the analysis of theory growth and theory reconstruction and applies them to analysis of a theory on information seeking

Content

Vgl. auch unter: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/EUM0000000007210.

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