Web science: an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the web

ABSTRACT

The Web must be studied as an entity in its own right to ensure it keeps flourishing and prevent unanticipated social effects.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  F. Theory of Computation
  F.0 GENERAL

Additional Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.2 HISTORY OF COMPUTING
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
  K.4 COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY
      K.4.0 General
  K.7 THE COMPUTING PROFESSION
      K.7.0 General