Manfred Kochen - Revision history

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	== Publications ==		== Publications ==
	Kochen ~~wrote more than 8 books~~ and ~~numerous articles relating to information science~~, including ~~Information for Action and The Growth of Knowledge~~. Garfield (1989, 168) lists 28. More are listed by dblp [https://dblp.org/pid/31/4553.html] and Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=Manfred+Kochen]		Kochen is said to have authored and edited over 250 publications, including 8 books. Garfield (1989, 168) lists 28. More are listed by dblp [https://dblp.org/pid/31/4553.html] and Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=Manfred+Kochen]

			*''The growth of knowledge; readings on organization and retrieval of information''. Ed by M. Kochen. New York: Wiley, 1967.
	*"Information-seeking behavior of catalog users." With R. Tagliacozzo. ''Information storage and retrieval'' 6, no. 5 (1970): 363-381. [https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/handle/2027.42/32647]		*"Information-seeking behavior of catalog users." With R. Tagliacozzo. ''Information storage and retrieval'' 6, no. 5 (1970): 363-381. [https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/handle/2027.42/32647]
			*"Progress in documentation: WISE: A World Information Synthesis and encyclopedia." ''Journal of Documentation'' 28, no 4 (1972): 322-343.
	*"On the precision of adjectives which denote fuzzy sets." With A. N. Badre.''Journal of Cybernetics'' 4, no. 1 (1974): 49-59.		*"On the precision of adjectives which denote fuzzy sets." With A. N. Badre.''Journal of Cybernetics'' 4, no. 1 (1974): 49-59.
	*''Principles of information retrieval''. Los Angeles: Melville Pub. Co., 1974.		*''Principles of information retrieval''. Los Angeles: Melville Pub. Co., 1974.
	*"Applications of fuzzy sets in psychology." In: ''Fuzzy sets and their applications to cognitive and decision processes'', pp. 395-408. Academic Press, 1975.		*"Applications of fuzzy sets in psychology." In: ''Fuzzy sets and their applications to cognitive and decision processes'', pp. 395-408. Academic Press, 1975.
	*"Contacts and influence." With I. de Sola Pool. ''Social networks'' 1, no. 1 (1978): 5-51.		*"Contacts and influence." With I. de Sola Pool. ''Social networks'' 1, no. 1 (1978): 5-51.
			*"How well do we acknowledge our intellectual debts." ''Journal of documentation'' 43 (1987): 54-64. Reprinted in ''Current Comments'' No 25 (June 19, 1989): 170-177. [http://garfield.library.upenn.edu/essays/v12p166y1989.pdf]
	*"Recall‐precision trade‐off: A derivation." With M. Gordon. ''Journal of the American Society for Information Science'' 40, no. 3 (1989): 145-151. [https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/35657/b1410738.0001.001.pdf?sequence=2]		*"Recall‐precision trade‐off: A derivation." With M. Gordon. ''Journal of the American Society for Information Science'' 40, no. 3 (1989): 145-151. [https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/35657/b1410738.0001.001.pdf?sequence=2]

	~~== Awards ==~~

	~~== Offices ==~~

	== Further reading ==		== Further reading ==
			*Garfield, E. "Manfred Kochen: In memory of an Information Scientist Pioneer qua World Brainist." ''Current Comments'' No 25 (June 19, 1989): 166-169. [http://garfield.library.upenn.edu/essays/v12p166y1989.pdf]
	~~For additional biographical information see:~~ Garfield, E. ~~(1989),~~ Manfred Kochen: In memory of an Information Scientist Pioneer qua World Brainist. Current Comments, No. 25, June 19, 1989. ~~Online copy at: <nowiki>~~http://garfield.library.upenn.edu/essays/v12p166y1989.pdf~~</nowiki>~~		*Lancaster, F.W., S. Bushur & Y. M. Low. "Kochen's influence examined bibliometrically." ''Library Trends'' 41, no 4 (Spring 1993): 549-566. A bibliometric evaluation. [https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/items/7817]
			*DeBeer, C.S. & Roux, P.J.A. "Manfred Kochen and the growth, integration, and fragmentation of knowledge." ''South African Journal of Library & Information Science'' 61 (September 1993): 101-108.
	~~A bibliometric evaluation of his work is:~~ Lancaster, F.W. ~~Bushur~~, S. & ~~Low,~~ Y.M. ~~(1993),~~ "Kochen's influence examined bibliometrically." Library Trends~~, Spring93, Vol.~~ 41, ~~p549~~- 566~~; 18p,1993, 18p~~

	~~Also:~~ DeBeer, C.S. & Roux, P.J.A. "Manfred Kochen and the growth, integration, and fragmentation of knowledge." South African Journal of Library & Information Science~~, September 1993, Vol. 61, p101- 108; 8p,1993, 8p.~~

	~~== Further reading ==~~
	*Garfield, Eugene. "Manfred Kochen: In Memory of an Information Scientist Pioneer qua World Brain-ist." ''~~Current Comments'' 25~~ (~~June 19, 1989~~): ~~166~~-~~169~~. ~~[https://garfield.library.upenn.edu/essays/v12p166y1989.pdf]~~
	*"Manfred Kochen." ''Prabook'' Biographical details. [https://prabook.com/web/manfred.kochen/361491#google_vignette]		*"Manfred Kochen." ''Prabook'' Biographical details. [https://prabook.com/web/manfred.kochen/361491#google_vignette]

	== Papers ==		== Papers ==
	~~'''Location #1'''~~		*University of Michigan Library, Ann Arbor, MI. Material in multiple collections. Search finding aids. [https://findingaids.lib.umich.edu/catalog]

	* ~~'''Papers dates:'''~~
	* '''Size:'''
	* '''Includes:''' Only limited information in the IBM Archives. See separate IBM entry.
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	~~'''Location #2'''~~ University of Michigan Library (Ann Arbor, MI)
	* '''Papers dates:'''
	* '''Size:'''
	* '''Includes:''' Name appears scattered throughout multiple collections ~~held by the library, but there is no dedicated collection for Kochen~~. ~~Catalog can be searched at the link below:~~
	* '''Source:''' https://findingaids.lib.umich.edu/catalog

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	== Publications ==		== Publications ==
	Kochen wrote more than 8 books and numerous articles relating to information science, including Information for Action and The Growth of Knowledge. Garfield (1989, 168) lists 28.		Kochen wrote more than 8 books and numerous articles relating to information science, including Information for Action and The Growth of Knowledge. Garfield (1989, 168) lists 28. More are listed by dblp [https://dblp.org/pid/31/4553.html] and Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=Manfred+Kochen]

			*"Information-seeking behavior of catalog users." With R. Tagliacozzo. ''Information storage and retrieval'' 6, no. 5 (1970): 363-381. [https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/handle/2027.42/32647]
			*"On the precision of adjectives which denote fuzzy sets." With A. N. Badre.''Journal of Cybernetics'' 4, no. 1 (1974): 49-59.
			*''Principles of information retrieval''. Los Angeles: Melville Pub. Co., 1974.
			*"Applications of fuzzy sets in psychology." In: ''Fuzzy sets and their applications to cognitive and decision processes'', pp. 395-408. Academic Press, 1975.
			*"Contacts and influence." With I. de Sola Pool. ''Social networks'' 1, no. 1 (1978): 5-51.
			*"Recall‐precision trade‐off: A derivation." With M. Gordon. ''Journal of the American Society for Information Science'' 40, no. 3 (1989): 145-151. [https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/35657/b1410738.0001.001.pdf?sequence=2]

	== Awards ==		== Awards ==

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	Kochen believed that "authoritative, accurate, easy to access, and easy to understand information could some day be provided to anyone who sought it on almost any topic of interest. He saw collaboration as the key to solving many large problems--in this saw an opportunity for efficient and effective communication by personal networking, avoiding the slow established organizational channels that often separate us" (In Memoriam).		Kochen believed that "authoritative, accurate, easy to access, and easy to understand information could some day be provided to anyone who sought it on almost any topic of interest. He saw collaboration as the key to solving many large problems--in this saw an opportunity for efficient and effective communication by personal networking, avoiding the slow established organizational channels that often separate us" (In Memoriam).

	At IBM, he analyzed information needs of scientists and also studied and evaluated information systems. until his death in 1989 in Colorado.		At IBM, he analyzed information needs of scientists and also studied and evaluated information systems. until his death in 1989 in Colorado.

	== Publications ==		== Publications ==

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	[[File:Manfred Kochen.jpg\|alt=Manfred Kochen\|thumb\|Manfred Kochen <br> Credit: rosefirerising. (1987). Flikr. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/\|348x348px]]~~Manfred Kochen (1928-1989) was a pioneer of information science.~~		'''Manfred Kochen''' (1928-1989) was a American information science and computer researcher.
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	== Life ==		== Life ==
	Kochen earned a ~~B.S.~~ (1950) in Physics from MIT and an ~~M.A.~~ (1951) and ~~Ph.d.~~ (1955) in mathematics from Columbia University.		Manfred Kochen was born on July 4, 1928 in Vienna, Austria, and came to the USA as a child. He earned a BS (1950) in Physics from MIT and an MA (1951) and PhD (1955) in mathematics from Columbia University, New York.

	~~== Relevant Employment ==~~		He was a lecturer at Columbia University, New York City, 1950-1951; Mathematician at Biot & Arnold, New York City, 1950-1953 & Paul Rosenberg Associates, Mount Vernon, NY, 1953-1955. He was also a programmer-analyst in von Neumann's computer project at the Institute Advanced Study, Princeton, NJ, 1953-1955. Kochen Manager was a scientist and member of the technical staff at the International Business Machines Corporation Research Center, Yorktown Heights, New York, 1956-1964.

	* Institute ~~for Advanced Study~~		In 1965 Kochen moved to the University Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he had various roles. He was a professor of information science in the University of Michigan Mental Health Research Institute (MHRI) from 1965, and from 1980, adjunct professor of computers and information systems in the Business School and chairman of the sociotechnological systems area of the Doctor of Philosophy Program in Planning, 1984-1987.
	* [[International Business Machines\|'''IBM''']]
	* University of Michigan		He died in 1989 in Colorado.

	== Contributions ==		== Contributions ==
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	Kochen believed that "authoritative, accurate, easy to access, and easy to understand information could some day be provided to anyone who sought it on almost any topic of interest. He saw collaboration as the key to solving many large problems--in this saw an opportunity for efficient and effective communication by personal networking, avoiding the slow established organizational channels that often separate us" (In Memoriam).		Kochen believed that "authoritative, accurate, easy to access, and easy to understand information could some day be provided to anyone who sought it on almost any topic of interest. He saw collaboration as the key to solving many large problems--in this saw an opportunity for efficient and effective communication by personal networking, avoiding the slow established organizational channels that often separate us" (In Memoriam).

	At IBM, he analyzed information needs of scientists and also studied and evaluated information systems. ~~He was professor of information science in the University of Michigan Mental Health Research Institute (MHRI) from 1965~~ until his death in 1989. Kochen wrote more than 8 books and numerous articles relating to information science, including Information for Action and The Growth of Knowledge.		At IBM, he analyzed information needs of scientists and also studied and evaluated information systems. until his death in 1989 in Colorado.

			== Publications ==
			Kochen wrote more than 8 books and numerous articles relating to information science, including Information for Action and The Growth of Knowledge. Garfield (1989, 168) lists 28.


			== Awards ==

			== Offices ==

			== Further reading ==

	For additional biographical information see: Garfield, E. (1989), Manfred Kochen: In memory of an Information Scientist Pioneer qua World Brainist. Current Comments, No. 25, June 19, 1989. Online copy at: <nowiki>http://garfield.library.upenn.edu/essays/v12p166y1989.pdf</nowiki>		For additional biographical information see: Garfield, E. (1989), Manfred Kochen: In memory of an Information Scientist Pioneer qua World Brainist. Current Comments, No. 25, June 19, 1989. Online copy at: <nowiki>http://garfield.library.upenn.edu/essays/v12p166y1989.pdf</nowiki>
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	A bibliometric evaluation of his work is: Lancaster, F.W. Bushur, S. & Low, Y.M. (1993), "Kochen's influence examined bibliometrically." Library Trends, Spring93, Vol. 41, p549- 566; 18p,1993, 18p		A bibliometric evaluation of his work is: Lancaster, F.W. Bushur, S. & Low, Y.M. (1993), "Kochen's influence examined bibliometrically." Library Trends, Spring93, Vol. 41, p549- 566; 18p,1993, 18p

	Also: DeBeer, C.S. & Roux, P.J.A. "Manfred Kochen and the growth, integration, and fragmentation of knowledge." South African Journal of Library & Information Science, September 1993, Vol. 61, p101- 108; 8p,1993, 8p		Also: DeBeer, C.S. & Roux, P.J.A. "Manfred Kochen and the growth, integration, and fragmentation of knowledge." South African Journal of Library & Information Science, September 1993, Vol. 61, p101- 108; 8p,1993, 8p.

	~~== Awards ==~~

	== ~~Offices~~ ==		== Further reading ==
			*Garfield, Eugene. "Manfred Kochen: In Memory of an Information Scientist Pioneer qua World Brain-ist." ''Current Comments'' 25 (June 19, 1989): 166-169. [https://garfield.library.upenn.edu/essays/v12p166y1989.pdf]
			*"Manfred Kochen." ''Prabook'' Biographical details. [https://prabook.com/web/manfred.kochen/361491#google_vignette]

	== Papers ==		== Papers ==

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	== Life ==		== Life ==
	~~1928-1989~~		Kochen earned a B.S. (1950) in Physics from MIT and an M.A. (1951) and Ph.d. (1955) in mathematics from Columbia University.

	== Relevant Employment ==		== Relevant Employment ==

	* Institute for Advanced Study		* Institute for Advanced Study
	* IBM		* [[International Business Machines\|'''IBM''']]
	* University of Michigan		* University of Michigan

	== Contributions ==		== Contributions ==
	~~B.S. Physics (1950) MIT; M.A. (1951) and Ph.d. (1955), Physics, Columbia University.~~ Worked on the Neumann computer project at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, 1953-55; research mathematician, IBM, 1955-1964; Univ. of Michigan, 1965-1989. Consultant to a wide variety of scientific organizations.		Worked on the Neumann computer project at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, 1953-55; research mathematician, IBM, 1955-1964; Univ. of Michigan, 1965-1989. Consultant to a wide variety of scientific organizations.

	Kochen believed that "authoritative, accurate, easy to access, and easy to understand information could some day be provided to anyone who sought it on almost any topic of interest. He saw collaboration as the key to solving many large problems--in this saw an opportunity for efficient and effective communication by personal networking, avoiding the slow established organizational channels that often separate us" (In Memoriam).		Kochen believed that "authoritative, accurate, easy to access, and easy to understand information could some day be provided to anyone who sought it on almost any topic of interest. He saw collaboration as the key to solving many large problems--in this saw an opportunity for efficient and effective communication by personal networking, avoiding the slow established organizational channels that often separate us" (In Memoriam).
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			'''Location #2''' University of Michigan Library (Ann Arbor, MI)
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			* '''Includes:''' Name appears scattered throughout multiple collections held by the library, but there is no dedicated collection for Kochen. Catalog can be searched at the link below:
			* '''Source:''' https://findingaids.lib.umich.edu/catalog

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	== Life ==		== Life ==

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	== Life ==		== Life ==
	1928-1989		1928-1989

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	== Life ==		== Life ==
	1928-~~1989Educ~~		1928-1989

	~~Address:~~		== Relevant Employment ==

	~~Email:~~		* Institute for Advanced Study
			* IBM
	~~Worked at:~~ Institute for Advanced Study; IBM~~; and~~ University of Michigan		* University of Michigan

	~~== Education ==~~
	~~B.S. Physics (1950) MIT; M.A. (1951) and Ph.d. (1955), Physics, Columbia University.~~

	== Contributions ==		== Contributions ==
	Worked on the Neumann computer project at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, 1953-55; research mathematician, IBM, 1955-1964; Univ. of Michigan, 1965-1989. Consultant to a wide variety of scientific organizations.		B.S. Physics (1950) MIT; M.A. (1951) and Ph.d. (1955), Physics, Columbia University. Worked on the Neumann computer project at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, 1953-55; research mathematician, IBM, 1955-1964; Univ. of Michigan, 1965-1989. Consultant to a wide variety of scientific organizations.

	Kochen believed that "authoritative, accurate, easy to access, and easy to understand information could some day be provided to anyone who sought it on almost any topic of interest. He saw collaboration as the key to solving many large problems--in this saw an opportunity for efficient and effective communication by personal networking, avoiding the slow established organizational channels that often separate us" (In Memoriam).		Kochen believed that "authoritative, accurate, easy to access, and easy to understand information could some day be provided to anyone who sought it on almost any topic of interest. He saw collaboration as the key to solving many large problems--in this saw an opportunity for efficient and effective communication by personal networking, avoiding the slow established organizational channels that often separate us" (In Memoriam).

	At IBM, he analyzed information needs of scientists and also studied and evaluated information systems. He was professor of information science in the University of Michigan Mental Health Research Institute (MHRI) from 1965 until his death in 1989. Kochen wrote more than 8 books and numerous articles relating to information science, including Information for Action and The Growth of Knowledge.		At IBM, he analyzed information needs of scientists and also studied and evaluated information systems. He was professor of information science in the University of Michigan Mental Health Research Institute (MHRI) from 1965 until his death in 1989. Kochen wrote more than 8 books and numerous articles relating to information science, including Information for Action and The Growth of Knowledge.

	~~== Additional Information ==~~
	For additional biographical information see: Garfield, E. (1989), Manfred Kochen: In memory of an Information Scientist Pioneer qua World Brainist. Current Comments, No. 25, June 19, 1989. Online copy at: <nowiki>http://garfield.library.upenn.edu/essays/v12p166y1989.pdf</nowiki>		For additional biographical information see: Garfield, E. (1989), Manfred Kochen: In memory of an Information Scientist Pioneer qua World Brainist. Current Comments, No. 25, June 19, 1989. Online copy at: <nowiki>http://garfield.library.upenn.edu/essays/v12p166y1989.pdf</nowiki>

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	== Papers ==		== Papers ==
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	~~Includes: Only limited information in the IBM Archives. See separate IBM entry.~~

	~~Dates:~~

	~~Finding aid:~~

	Source:		* '''Papers dates:'''
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== Life ==
1928-1989Educ

Address:

Email:

Worked at: Institute for Advanced Study; IBM; and University of Michigan

== Education ==
B.S. Physics (1950) MIT; M.A. (1951) and Ph.d. (1955), Physics, Columbia University.

== Contributions ==
Worked on the Neumann computer project at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, 1953-55; research mathematician, IBM, 1955-1964; Univ. of Michigan, 1965-1989. Consultant to a wide variety of scientific organizations.

Kochen believed that "authoritative, accurate, easy to access, and easy to understand information could some day be provided to anyone who sought it on almost any topic of interest. He saw collaboration as the key to solving many large problems--in this saw an opportunity for efficient and effective communication by personal networking, avoiding the slow established organizational channels that often separate us" (In Memoriam).

At IBM, he analyzed information needs of scientists and also studied and evaluated information systems. He was professor of information science in the University of Michigan Mental Health Research Institute (MHRI) from 1965 until his death in 1989. Kochen wrote more than 8 books and numerous articles relating to information science, including Information for Action and The Growth of Knowledge.

== Additional Information ==
For additional biographical information see: Garfield, E. (1989), Manfred Kochen: In memory of an Information Scientist Pioneer qua World Brainist. Current Comments, No. 25, June 19, 1989. Online copy at: <nowiki>http://garfield.library.upenn.edu/essays/v12p166y1989.pdf</nowiki>

A bibliometric evaluation of his work is: Lancaster, F.W. Bushur, S. & Low, Y.M. (1993), "Kochen's influence examined bibliometrically." Library Trends, Spring93, Vol. 41, p549- 566; 18p,1993, 18p

Also: DeBeer, C.S. & Roux, P.J.A. "Manfred Kochen and the growth, integration, and fragmentation of knowledge." South African Journal of Library & Information Science, September 1993, Vol. 61, p101- 108; 8p,1993, 8p

== Awards ==

== Offices ==

== Papers ==
Location #1:

Size:

Includes: Only limited information in the IBM Archives. See separate IBM entry.

Dates:

Finding aid:

Source: