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Language and document: evolutionary and cultural foundations of Information Science

Anthropological, evolutionary, cultural and social bases are proposed as the foundation for Information Science. The proposition starts from a perspective which discusses the central role of language in the development of culture and shaping of human societies. The role of language as a social coordination and cooperation mechanism which provide mankind with an evolutionary differential is discussed. This essential role of language is maintained and amplified through invention of the document in evermore complex human societies. The document is analyzed under different perspectives and its possible relations to Information Science are discussed.

Information Science; Foundations; Culture; Document


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