xxi, 163 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

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1. Introduction: why context? -- 1.1 The field of information behavior -- 1.1.1 Why is context relevant to information behavior? -- 1.2 What is context? -- 1.2.1 The many facets and types of context -- 1.3 Chapter summary.

2. Literature review: the influence of context on information behavior -- 2.1 Models and frameworks incorporating context -- 2.2 Empirical studies incorporating context -- 2.2.1 Populations studied -- 2.2.2 Methods used -- 2.2.3 Variables studied -- 2.2.4 Application of context in system design -- 2...

3. Mapping the conceptual space of context -- 3.1 Background -- 3.1.1 So, what does context really mean? How do we map the conceptual space of context? -- 3.2 Delineating the boundaries of context: contextual identity framework -- 3.2.1 The scope of context -- 3.2.2 The context behind my study of co...

4. Discussion -- 4.1 Designing research studies incorporating context -- 4.2 Stereotyped context and the movement between stereotyped and shared contexts -- 4.2.1 Yin-yang: stereotyping within shared view of context -- 4.2.2 Contextual identity framework and social phenomenology -- 4.3 Context overl...

5. Definition and conclusions -- 5.1 Toward a unified definition of "context in information behavior" -- 5.2 Limitations and future work -- 5.3 Conclusions and implications -- 5.4 Context now and in the near future -- 5.5 Chapter summary.

6. Further reading -- Bibliography -- Author's biography.