Cengage Learning

Accidental Information Discovery: Cultivating Serendipity in the Digital Age, 1st Edition

  • Stephann Makri
  • Tammera M. Race
  • Published By: Chandos Publishing
  • ISBN-10: 1780634315
  • ISBN-13: 9781780634319
  • DDC: 025.04
  • Grade Level Range: College Freshman - College Senior
  • 200 Pages | eBook
  • Original Copyright 2015 | Published/Released August 2016
  • This publication's content originally published in print form: 2015

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Overview

This title brings together discussions on serendipity and information discovery, research in computer and information science, and interesting thoughts on the creative process. Five thorough chapters explore the significance of serendipity in creativity and innovation, the characteristics of serendipity-friendly tools and minds, and how future discovery environments may encourage serendipity.