Arafat, S. (2011) Fundamental research questions in information science. Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 48(1), pp. 1-3. (doi: 10.1002/meet.2011.14504801161)
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Abstract
What is the function of foundations research in any discipline, and in IS? It is claimed that it is to produce a fundamental dialectic, a particular type of intellectual culture. This panel aims to flesh-out this culture by means of a dialectic, by addressing four inter-related zones of inquiry, concerning the historical, ontological, epistemological (and scientific), and socio-ethical aspects – which include acts such as the creation of technology or policy.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Arafat, Dr Sachi |
Authors: | Arafat, S. |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science |
Journal Name: | Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science and Technology |
ISSN: | 0044-7870 |
ISSN (Online): | 1550-8390 |
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