Text Information Retrieval Systems

Information retrieval of texts or abstracts--the processes of searching for and finding information in a database by use of a computer--is a communication process that often appears overly complex due to the technology involved. In this text the process is demystified and made accessible to all potential users. Although a knowledge of a higher order language (Pascal, C, or BASIC) and elementary algebra is useful, the general meaning of the text can be suitably appreciated with only a passing familiarity of information technology. Presents the workings of actual information retrieval systems Discusses the ambiguity of language and systems Explains techniques for overcoming problems Considers the role of users, representation of information, database content, and computer aspectsMeadow, Charles T. is the author of 'Text Information Retrieval Systems' with ISBN 9780124874107 and ISBN 012487410X.