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Dec 09, 2011
Giuseppe
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This book makes a good job in cataloguing and exploring a wide range of search applications - from the most notorious generalistic search engines to some peculiar, more specialistic,services - , and above all , in expliciting the human behaviours that trigger the search and the approval (or disapproval!) of results by the users.
At the same time, the authors try to give a perspective to the future of search, from the starting point of the actual, most evoluted implementations, such some of the More...
At the same time, the authors try to give a perspective to the future of search, from the starting point of the actual, most evoluted implementations, such some of the More...
Jun 23, 2010
Emily
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A concise book on search patterns, with lots of well-chosen illustrations. I liked the way the authors show how search blends into everything we do online, and they certainly give plenty of credit to librarians (a nice touch). There are a few diagrams that seemed nonsensical and jargony (or at least unilluminating) but on the whole the authors get some big points across clearly and quickly. Whether this will actually be applicable for me remains to be seen--how easy would my life be if I were pr
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Dec 10, 2010
DWRL
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As a general introduction to the theory and practice of online search capabilities, this book covers the why, how and what’s what of search functions and interfaces in a cross-disciplinary way, including examples of search patterns for inspiration and analysis. Those interested in learning or teaching online research methods or information architecture might find this a good place to start for insight how search functions influence how people see, navigate and interact with digital texts.
Nov 23, 2010
Darin
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A very nice introduction and overview of the general issues and challenges of search. Not a deep read in any sense, but a good launching pad to explore the challenges of findability.
Sep 12, 2011
Lisa
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Loved this book "We are the map makers" all about web search interfaces.
Mar 30, 2010
Kumanan
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Wow. the search domain is just 10 years old. very interesting and easy read.
Jul 26, 2011
Adam
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This is a great introduction. Many things will be familiar, though you might not have a name for them until he gives you one. It's not earth-shattering stuff but it is a great place to start if you're designing something.
Jan 11, 2012
Erin
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This will aid my lifelong dream of becoming a "user experience" worker for Google. This is all about design, interface, technology, and researching. Pure genius, simply pure genius.
Apr 21, 2011
As it looks now I'll never have the time nor need to read it, but I might find it useful later if my work takes me there!
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