The first comprehensive reference to the state of research in the field of text mining, serving a pivotal role in educating practitioners in the field. Key Features - 47 authoritative contributions by over 80 of the world’s leading experts in text and Web mining technologies from 16 countries; More than 1,000 references to existing literature and research on text and Web mining technologies; A compendium of over 270 key terms with detailed definitions; Organized by topic and indexed, making it a convenient method of reference for all IT/IS scholars and professionals Cross-referencing of key terms, figures, and information pertinent to text and Web mining technologies FREE institution-wide access to the online version with the purchase of the print publication.