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Title:
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PHENOMENOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF THE MATHEMATICAL THEORY OF COMMUNICATION |
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Author(s):
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David E. Woolwine |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-76-2 |
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Editors:
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Gunilla Bradley, Diane Whitehouse and Angela Lin |
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Year:
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2012 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Information Theory, Claude Shannon, Information Seeking Behavior, Phenomenology, Rafael Capurro, Luciano Floridi |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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128 |
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Last Page:
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132 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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The paper subjects elements of the Shannons mathematical theory of communication to a phenomenological thought experiment using the example of an undergraduate searching in databases for academic articles on state-sponsored terrorism. It argues that although the theory provides a reasonably good description of student experiences it is limited and that subjective, dialogical, and critical elements are ignored. |
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