This book provides an accessible introduction to the history theory and techniques of
informetrics. Divided into 14 chapters it develops the content system of informetrics from the
theory methods and applications systematically analyzes the six basic laws and the theory
basis of informetrics and presents quantitative analysis methods such as citation analysis and
computer-aided analysis. It also discusses applications in information resource management
information and library science science of science scientific evaluation and the forecast
field. Lastly it describes a new development in informetrics- webometrics. Providing a
comprehensive overview of the complex issues in today's environment this book is a valuable
resource for all researchers students and practitioners in library and information science.
