Richard saul wurman information anxiety doubleday, new york, new york, 350 pages chris otis school of business administration california state university, sacramento sacramento, ca. Wurman coined the term information architecture almost 30 years ago. There is no question that richard saul wurman is a highly gifted individual, and his access books are fabulous. Language, in information anxiety note 1 richard saul wurman describes his work as the promotion of understanding. It is the black hole between data and knowledge, and what happens when information doesnt tell us. This book, published in 1989, was information anxiety, and the title diagnosed what wurman perceived as a widespread condition caused by the difficulties many people have in assimilating and processing the deluge of information now transmitted to them. This book invites you into its pages, but once you get there its like quicksand. Theres no doubt that richard saul wurman greatly profited from his ignorance.
Richard saul wurman describes his work as the promotion of understanding. In this new book, wurman examines how the internet, desktop computing, and advances in digital technology have not simply enhanced access to information, but in fact have changed the way we live and work. Information anxiety by richard saul wurman goodreads. In this new book, wurman examines how the internet, desktop computing, and advances in digital technology have not simply enhanced access to information, but in fact have changed the way we live. In examining the sources of information anxiety, wurman takes an. In this breakthrough book, richard saul wurman explains why the information explosion has backfired, leaving us stranded between mere facts and real understanding. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. While wurman evinces the appreciation for the obvious that makes all highpriced consultants worth their fees, he hasnt stretched himself with this work. As the founder of ted conferences, his projects and writing examine information, architecture, design, and communication. Information anxiety by richard saul wurman alibris. This book empowers each reader to constructively navigate through their own patterns of health information, as well as those for whom they care. Information anxiety 2 by richard saul wurman, karen. Richard saul wurman information anxiety is produced by the everwidening gap between what we understand and what we think we should understand.
See all books authored by richard saul wurman, including twin peaks. With simple, creative guidance, this book teaches readers how to learn what they want to learn from the media and other communication sources. Wurman offers nothing new either to expand upon or address his theories of information anxiety. The marginalia are rarely illuminating, occasionally thoughtprovoking, and frequently distracting. Richard wanted to find answers but the information presented to him were not.
Information anxiety 2 haydenque by wurman, richard s and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In the words of richard saul wurman author of the book information anxiety, it is produced by the everwidening gap between what we understand and what we think we should understand. Buy understandingunderstanding by richard saul wurman isbn. Richard saul wurman, developer of the access guides, including l. Richard saul wurman calls himself an information architect, one who organizes information into clear patterns. In your 1989 book information anxiety you diagnose a very common modern ailment. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ted is the technology entertainment design conference. He has also written, designed and published more than 81 books, each tackling a subject or idea. An access guide to the town, and information design, and more on. Richard saul wurman coined the term information architecture and is a seminal thinker in information design and consumption. In information anxiety, he presents a more sensible way to handle the barrage of information we face every day. Information anxiety offers a cure for the uneasiness most people feel daily as theyre overwhelmed with facts and data pretending to be useful information. Understanding healthcare is the latest book of richard saul wurman.
Comparison of form and scale various dwellings described in a comparative manner urban atlas. He created ted, tedmed, the understanding business, access press, and wrote books on topics that baffle him. Wurman s influential information anxiety was published in 1989, with a second edition in 2000. Richard saul wurman 2004 aiga medalist is a champion of making information understandable both for himself and for others, most notably as the creator and chairman of the hugely popular popular ted technology, entertainment, design conferences, which he chaired from 1984 until 2002. With the publication of his first book in 1962 at the age of 26, richard saul wurman began the singular passion of hi of 26, richard saul wurman began the singular passion of his life. Information anxiety 2 haydenque by richard s wurman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Information anxiety offers a cure for the uneasiness most peopl. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Information anxiety 2 haydenque 0789724103 by wurman.
Find all books by richard saul wurman and compare prices. This month, dirk knemeyer interviews richard saul wurman. Information anxiety by richard saul wurman doubleday. While an average edition of a newspaper the size of the times already contains more information about. Information anxiety 2 richard saul wurman, loring leifer. Coining the term information architecture over thirty years ago, wurman studies the processes behind which we understand, communicate, convey, and use information. With the publication of his first book in 1962 at the age. He has been on a phenomenal creative ride for years after creating and selfpublishing the access guides to cities along with a new united states atlas. It is the black hole between data and knowledge, and it happens when information doesnt tell us what we want or need to know it is our pipeline to understanding. About richard saul wurman richard saul wurman likes to simplify things to initials and numerals. Information anxiety is produced by the everwidening gap between what we understand and what we think we should understand.
Richard saul wurman information anxiety doubleday, new. The author, a graphic artist and architect, argues that learning is remembering what you are interested in. The splendid exile of the genius richard saul wurman. It is the black hole between data and knowledge, and it happens when. Richard saul wurman information anxiety is produced by the everwidening gap between what we understand and. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint. His books about information architecture and information design include information architects 1996 and understandingunderstanding 2017. A follow up to the first edition, information anxiety 2 teaches critical lessons for functioning in todays information age. Information anxiety by richard saul wurman illustrated. Richard saul wurman is best known for cofounding the ted conference in 1984 and chairing the event until 2002, when he sold it to chris anderson. Strangely, i have found this book to be all but unreadable except in very short bursts. Information anxiety by richard saul wurman, paperback. The concept of anxiety created from information has been studied for hundreds of years.
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