Information Visualization

Beyond the Horizon

By: Chaomei Chen

Write A Review

Hardcover | 28 October 2004 | Edition Number 2

At a Glance

Hardcover
338 Pages

Edition Type
Revised

Dimensions(cm)
23.5 x 16.51 x 2.54

Hardcover

$84.99

or 4 interest-free payments of $21.25 with

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

Information visualization is not only about creating graphical displays of complex and latent information structures; it contributes to a broader range of cognitive, social, and collaborative activities. This is the first book to examine information visualization from this perspective.

This 2nd edition continues the unique and ambitious quest for setting information visualization and virtual environments in a unifying framework. Information Visualization: Beyond the Horizon pays special attention to the advances made over the last 5 years and potentially fruitful directions to pursue. It is particularly updated to meet the need for practitioners. The book is a valuable source for researchers and graduate students. This new edition is forwarded by Ben Shneiderman, University of Maryland.

Key features:

Latest advances in information visualization.
Applications of information visualization, including knowledge domain visualization, knowledge diffusion, and social networks.
Detecting topics, emergent trends, and abrupt changes.
Empirical findings concerning information visualization.
Virtual environments and collaborative virtual environments.

Chaomei Chen is an Associate Professor in the College of Information Science and Technology at Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA. He is the author of Mapping Scientific Frontiers: The Quest for Knowledge Visualization (Springer, 2003).

Industry Reviews

From the reviews of the second edition: "Information visualization is a young academic specialty, having been practiced now for about a decade. ! This book ! is a survey of the state of the art. ! the reader gets a broad overview of many aspects of this field. ! can get a good sense of this developing field. In each chapter, Chen provides ! . He is clearly excited by his field, and conveys it well in this book."(G. R. Mayforth, Computing Reviews, May, 2005) In summary Information Visualization is a comprehensive text, providing a comprehensive level of information on what is essentially a limitless topic. Although not an easy read, and certainly not for the layman, the text is nevertheless an excellent tool for the researcher to have to hand. Offering a concise overview of the fundamental concepts, where this text really excels is in its focus on application, and extensive referral to 'real-world' examples of Information Visualization, and particularly its use in cross discipline research, If you are a novice in the field, looking for a gentle introduction, look elsewhere. If, however, you know the fundamentals and are looking for a comprehensive survey of the state-of-the-art, essential details on empirical grounding of techniques, and in particular a wealth of application specific information, then this is likely to be the text for you. (Terence Clifton, Informer 17, pp7-8)

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.

Defective items

If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.

For more info please visit our Help Centre.

You Can Find This Book In

Non-Fiction Computing & I.T.Computer Science Virtual Reality Human-Computer Interaction Information Visualisation Databases User Interface Design & Usability Operating Systems

Foreword	p. vii
Preface for the 2nd Edition	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
A Roadmap of Information Visualization	p. 3
Geographic Visualization	p. 8
Abstract Information Visualization	p. 20
Optimal Information Foraging	p. 21
Exploring Cyberspaces	p. 21
Social Interaction in Online Communities	p. 22
Information Visualization Resources	p. 24
Summary	p. 26
Extracting Salient Structures	p. 27
Proximity and Connectivity	p. 28
Clustering and Classification	p. 31
Virtual Structures	p. 34
Complex Network Theory	p. 40
Structural Analysis and Modeling	p. 43
Generalized Similarity Analysis	p. 52
Summary	p. 63
Graph Drawing Algorithms	p. 65
An Overview	p. 65
Drawing General Undirected Graphs	p. 70
Examples of Graph Drawing	p. 81
Graph Drawing Resources	p. 86
Systems and Applications	p. 89
Trees	p. 89
Networks	p. 95
Spatial Information Exploration	p. 107
Focus + Context	p. 117
Visualizing Search Results	p. 126
The Web and Online Communities	p. 128
Commercial Systems	p. 131
Online Resources	p. 141
Summary	p. 142
Knowledge Domain Visualization	p. 143
Mapping Science	p. 143
Author Co-citation Analysis	p. 149
Tracking the Growth of Knowledge	p. 154
Case Study: String Theory	p. 159
Summary	p. 170
Empirical Studies of Information Visualization	p. 173
Introduction	p. 173
Meta-analysis	p. 175
Preattentive and Elementary Tasks	p. 181
Interacting with Trees	p. 189
Interacting with Graphs	p. 196
2D versus 3D	p. 199
Cognitive Abilities	p. 202
Summary	p. 210
Virtual Environments	p. 211
Social Dimensions of Information Spaces	p. 212
Online Communities	p. 216
The StarWalker Virtual Environment	p. 227
Group Tightness	p. 239
Summary	p. 253
Detecting Abrupt Changes and Emerging Trends	p. 255
The Complexity of Abrupt Changes	p. 255
Detecting Abrupt Changes	p. 264
Topic Detection and Tracking	p. 270
Visualizing Temporal Patterns	p. 274
Intellectual Turning Points	p. 283
Summary	p. 296
Bibliography	p. 297
Index	p. 313
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.

Information Visualization

Beyond the Horizon

At a Glance

Hardcover

Industry Reviews

Shipping

How to return your order

Defective items

You Can Find This Book In

More in Computer Science

Python Crash Course

3rd Edition - A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming

Nexus

A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI

The Tech Coup

How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley

The New Age of Sexism

How the AI Revolution is Reinventing Misogyny

The AI Con

How To Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want

Microsoft 365 Excel For Dummies

For Dummies (Computer/Tech)

Creative Machines

AI, Art & Us

The AI-Driven Leader

Harnessing AI to Make Faster, Smarter Decisions

Empire of AI

Inside the reckless race for total domination

Microsoft 365 Excel All-in-One For Dummies

Excel for Dummies

Python All-in-One For Dummies

3rd Edition

Scary Smart

The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World

Digital Image Security

Techniques and Applications

Digital Personality

A Man Forever Volume 2: Technical Aspects

Digital Personality: A Man Forever

Volume 1: Introduction

Handbook of Intelligent and Sustainable Manufacturing

Tools, Principles, and Strategies

Industry 4.0 Key Technological Advances and Design Principles in Engineering, Education, Business, and Social Applications

Intelligent Security Solutions for Cyber-Physical Systems

Moon-Based Synthetic Aperture Radar

A Signal Processing Prospect

Non-Fungible Tokens

Multidisciplinary Perspectives

Smart Global Value Chain

Future Innovations

Statistical Modeling and Applications on Real-Time Problems

Enhancing Understanding and Practical Implementation

Statistical Modeling and Applications on Real-Time Problems

Unraveling Insights through Advanced Analytical Techniques

Strategic Fuzzy Extensions and Decision-making Techniques

Mathematical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management Sciences

This product is categorised by