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INF 386 : History of Information and Society: History of Information in the United States
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Catalog Description
A survey of the history of information, with a focus on information professions and centers (e.g. libraries, archives, schools, museums, newspapers, social media, non-profit/for-profit corporations, government settings, etc.) in the United States over the last 150 years. Interdisciplinary examination of 'information' and its manifestations in historical but also philosophical, sociological, political, economic, journalistic, and technological contexts.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
| Instructor | Topic Title | Year | Semester | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Westbrook | History of Information in the United States | 2022 | Spring Term | Syllabus |
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