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Borrowed theory: applying exchange theories in information science research. (2003)
Journal Article
Hall, H. (2003). Borrowed theory: applying exchange theories in information science research. Library and Information Science Research, 25(3), 287-306. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0740-8188%2803%2900031-8

This article discusses the applicability of “borrowing” theory originally developed in other disciplines to information science research, and, in particular, the analytical concepts and assumptions of social exchange theory as a framework for explori... Read More about Borrowed theory: applying exchange theories in information science research..

Social welfare aspects of information with special reference to news. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Duff, A. (2003, June). Social welfare aspects of information with special reference to news. Presented at IADIS (International Association for Development of the Information Society) International Conference on e-Society

The information society thesis, according to which economically advanced nations are undergoing transformation into post-industrial, information-based societies, can, with caveats, be taken as a premise. Essentially empirical or predictive, this infl... Read More about Social welfare aspects of information with special reference to news..