Mapping of science: possibilities and limitations

Arie Rip

doi:10.1016/B978-0-444-70537-2.50014-3

Mapping of science: possibilities and limitations

Arie Rip

University of Twente

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Possibilities to map scientific fields and developments in science have been developed by scientometrics, and are becoming increasingly important for science policy in a strategic age. Technical and conceptual issues in constructing and using maps are discussed, and the relation to policy goals and utilization is emphasized. A comparison with the development of environmental mapping and impact analysis allows some further critical reflection on the status and policy role of maps of science.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Handbook of quantitative studies of science and technology
Editors	A.F.J. van Raan
Place of Publication	Amsterdam
Publisher	North Holland
Pages	253-273
ISBN (Print)	978-0-444-70537-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-70537-2.50014-3
Publication status	Published - 1988

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