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Mapping the backbone of science
Abstract
This paper presents a new map representing the structure of all of science, based on journal articles, including both the natural and social sciences. Similar to cartographic maps of our world, the map of science provides a bird’s eye view of today’s scientific landscape. It can be used to visually identify major areas of science, their size, similarity, and interconnectedness. In order to be useful, the map needs to be accurate on a local and...
Paper Details
Title
Mapping the backbone of science
Published Date
Aug 1, 2005
Journal
Volume
64
Issue
3
Pages
351 - 374
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