Toward integrated interdisciplinary information and communication sciences: a general systems perspective

An emerging interdisciplinary theory of information and communication systems is discussed that can lead to a much-needed interdisciplinary integration of information and communication science (ICS) theory, research, and practice. The factors leading to the need for an ICS conceptual-theoretical framework for sociotechnical systems design are identified. The frameworks's relation to the assessment and delivery (movement and management) of information is elaborated. The axiomatic assumptions and the epistemological platform supporting and guiding the framework are derived.<
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