Information Retrieval: Computational and Theoretical Aspects (Book Review)

Abstract

A text book presentation to introduce the computer science student to information retrieval and to describe techniques required to develop suitable computer programs. Chapters 1-4 deal with aspects of information retrieval that are not directly connected with computational details (introductory material and general concepts; document data bases for computer search; question logic and format). Other chapters cover: data structures for storage and retrieval; structure of search programs; vocabulary characteristics of document data bases; coding and compression of data bases; example of design of a codument retrieval system; document indexing and term associations; automatic question modification; automatic document classification.