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U. of Salford

Understanding diagrams based on symbolic and spatial mapping

Abstract

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Diagrams have been used for over a millennium to communicate rich meaning for diverse purposes. Three major and persistent problems concerning our understanding of diagrams have been identified and must be addressed: 1. The variety of diagram types 2. Handling changes while retaining well formedness 3. Semantically mixed diagrams. A variety of both scientific and philosophical approaches to understanding diagrams is examined, and all are found unable to meet these challenges in full.

Degree

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Level dc:type.qualificationlevel
Doctoral (Level 8)
Year dc:date.issued
2007

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Fathulla, KA

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Language dc:language
en

Identifiers

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oai:salford-repository.worktribe.com:1389462

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Fathulla, KA. Understanding diagrams based on symbolic and spatial mapping. Doctoral (Level 8) thesis, 2007.