One of the very first information retrieval textbooks. Profusely illus. , index, 241p. Shows various minor signs of age, but tight, square, pages bright and clean. Ex-library book w the usual stamps, pocket, and labels. Jacket is rubbed, light edgewear.
Inexpensive binding has cracked, one signature is completely loose, no missing pages.
Otherwise near fine, with light rubbing to wraps. To information science and information retrieval, by two elder statesmen. An oversized, high quality softcover, spine lightly creased. Wrappers have light edgewear. A concise introduction to the subject.