Information Architecture for the World Wide Web, Second Edition

Organization of This Book

This book is divided into six sections and twenty-one chapters, progressing from fundamentals to advanced topics. It breaks down as follows.

Part I, provides an overview of information architecture for those new to the field and experienced practitioners alike, and comprises the following chapters:

Chapter 1

This chapter offers definitions and analogies, shows how information architecture relates to other fields, and explains why it matters at all.

Chapter 2

This chapter discusses the qualities and skills essential to the professional information architect, and explains where and when the work should happen.

Chapter 3

This chapter sets the stage for information architecture design by helping us better understand how people interact with information.

Part II, includes chapters on the fundamental components of an architecture, illustrating the interconnected nature of these systems. It comprises the following chapters:

Chapter 4

This chapter helps you visualize the nuts and bolts of an architecture, and introduces the systems covered in subsequent chapters.

Chapter 5

This chapter describes ways to structure and organize sites to meet business goals and user needs.

Chapter 6

This chapter presents approaches for creating consistent, effective, and descriptive labels for a site.

Chapter 7

This chapter explores the design of browsing systems that help users understand where they are and where they can go within a site.

Chapter 8

This chapter covers the nuts and ...