关键词: 情报学理论, 哲学基础, 研究方法, 书评

Abstract: [Purpose/significance] A review of the book Theory of Information Science:Philosophical Foundation and Application Development is intended to enable readers to understand the basis, composition, method and application of information science theory.[Method/process] Using methods of content analysis and inductive deduction, it analyzed main features of the book in terms of subject needs, system logic, methodological perspective and application development.[Result/conclusion] Based on the systematic and abundant theoretical achievements in information science and the author's relevant academic accumulation, this book sorts out a complete theoretical system of information science. It makes a systematic, detailed, sufficient and practical exposition of information science theory, which will greatly promote the theoretical innovation, application and development of information science, especially in China. It will also play a great role in promoting the cultivation of information science talents.

Key words: information science theory, philosophical foundation, research method, book review