Electronic Networks and Social Change in Science.

Doty, Philip

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ERIC Number: EJ454820

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Electronic Networks and Social Change in Science.

Doty, Philip

Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, v29 p185-92 1992

Discusses the social structure of scientific communication and considers the opportunities and challenges offered by the increased use of electronic networks. Topics addressed include the research process and the role of communication, assumptions about the effects of electronic networks, benefits and problems of networking, and issues related to networking. (42 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Information Networks, Research Methodology, Scientific and Technical Information, Scientific Research, Social Change, Social Structure

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Language: English

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