Adaptable and Adaptive Hypermedia Systems

George D. Magoulas

ISBN 10: 159140567X / ISBN 13: 9781591405672

Published by IRM Press, 2004

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Hypermedia systems may be one of the most significant contributions to the Internet in recent years. This powerful new technology has revolutionized the delivery of e-content through the internet. However, as the needs of users have changed, the hypermedia systems themselves have also changed. In just the past few years, adaptive and adaptable hypermedia systems have emerged. These systems can custom tailor information to individual end-users. The introduction of these systems yields countless benefits for both users and businesses. Adaptable and Adaptive Hypermedia Systems examines both types of new hypermedia systems; discussing the benefits, impacts and implications of both. This book covers the most current issues in the field, while providing insight into analytical and architectural aspects of the topic. Additionally, applications are provided in real-world settings to allow for a better and more thorough understanding of hypermedia systems.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Adaptable and Adaptive Hypermedia Systems
• Publisher: IRM Press
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 159140567X
• ISBN 13: 9781591405672
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 260W x 183H x 24D millimeters 260 millimeters width by 183 millimeters height by 24 millimeters depth
• Weight: 879 grams

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Synopsis

Hypermedia systems may be one of the most significant contributions to the Internet in recent years. This powerful new technology has revolutionized the delivery of e-content through the Internet. However, as the needs of users have changed, the hypermedia systems themselves have also changed. In just the past few years, adaptive and adaptable hypermedia systems have emerged. These systems can custom tailor information to individual end-users. The introduction of these systems yields countless benefits for both users and businesses. Adaptable and Adaptive Hypermedia Systems examines both types of new hypermedia systems; discussing the benefits, impacts and implications of both. This book covers the most current issues in the field, while providing insight into analytical and architectural aspects of the topic. Additionally, applications are provided in real world setting to allow for a better and more thorough understanding of hypermedia systems.

About the Author

Sherry Y. Chen received her Certificate of Computer Programming from the National Taiwan University, her Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Information Studies from the University of Sheffield (UK), her Master of Library Science from the University of Maryland (USA), and her Bachelor of Art from Fu Jen Catholic University (Taiwan). Dr. Chen is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Information Systems and Computing at Brunel University (UK).

George D. Magoulas received his Diploma Degree as well as his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Patras, Greece, and his Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from Brunel University, UK. Dr. Magoulas is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Information Systems and Computing at Brunel University, UK.