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Historical development of abstracting
Journal of Chemical Information and Computer Sciences
|November 1, 1979
Summary
The abstract, known by many names, has a long history intertwined with scholarship. This review traces its evolution from ancient Sumeria through various historical periods to the modern era.
Area of Science:
- History of Science
- Information Science
- Scholarly Communication
Background:
- The concept of the abstract, also termed hypothesis, marginalia, or summary, has evolved significantly.
- Its historical roots are deeply embedded in the progression of scholarly endeavors.