Includes bibliographical references (p. 212-246) and index.

Part 1. Introduction : Knowledge equals power -- The rise of science and technology -- Addictive intelligence amplifiers -- Knowledge needs and desires -- The power of maps -- Science maps and their makers -- Part 2. The history of science map : Visionary approaches : Knowledge collection ; Encyclopedias ; Knowledge dissemination ; Knowledge classification ; Knowledge interlinkage ; Knowledge visualization ; Man-machine symbiosis ; Global brain -- Milestones in mapping science : Timelines : 1930-1960 ; 1960-1982 ; 1982-1998 ; 1998-2000 ; 2000-2002 ; 2002-2004 ; 2004-2005 ; 2006 I ; 2006 II ; 2006-2007 ; 2007 -- Part 3. Toward a science of science : Building blocks -- Conceptualizing science: basic anatomy of science -- Conceptualizing science: basic units, aggregate units, and linkages -- Conceptualizing science: basic properties, indexes, and laws -- Conceptualizing science: science dynamics -- Data acquisitions and preprocessing -- Data analysis, modeling, and layout -- Data communication : visualization layers -- Exemplification -- Scholarly marketplaces -- Part 4. Science maps in action : Places & spaces: mapping science -- Venues -- First iteration of exhibit (2005): the power of maps : Cosmographia world map ; Nova Anglia, Novvm Belgivm et Virginia ; A new map of the whole world with the trade winds according to ye latest and most exact observations ; Napoleon's march to Moscow ; 1996 map of science: a network of representation of the 43 fourth-level clusters based on data from the 1996 Science citation index ; PhD thesis map ; Timeline of 60 years of Anthrax research literature ; Treemap view of 2004 usenet returnees ; In terms of geography ; The structure of science.

Second iteration of exhibit (2006): the power of reference systems : U.S. frequency allocations chart ; The visual elements periodic table ; Cartographica extraordinaire: the historical map transformed ; Sky chart of New York City in April 2006 ; HistCite visualization of DNA development ; History flow visualization of the Wikipedia entry "Abortion" -- TextArc visualization of "The history of science" ; Taxonomy visualization of patent data ; Map of scientific paradigms ; WorldProcessor: zones of invention, patterns of patents -- Third iteration of exhibit (2007): the power of forecasts: Tectonic movements and earthquake hazard predictions ; The oil age: world oil production 1859 to 2050 ; Impact of air travel on global spread of infectious diseases ; [./logicaland] participative global simulation ; Science & technology outlook: 2005-2055 ; 113 years of physical review ; Mapping the universe: space time, and discovery! ; Science-related Wikipedian activity ; Maps of science: forecasting large trends in science ; Hypothetical model of the evolution and structure of science -- Additional elements of the exhibit : Illuminated diagrams ; Hands-on science maps for kids ; World Processor globe ; Video of the exhibition -- Part 5. The future of science maps : Science maps as visual interfaces to scholarly knowledge -- Mapping intellectual landscapes for economic decision-making -- Science of science policy maps for government agencies -- Professional knowledge management tools for scholars -- Science maps for kids -- Daily science forecasts -- : Growing a "global brain and heart."

"Presents more than thirty full-page science maps, fifty data charts, a timeline of science-mapping milestones, and 500 color images, which serve as a sumptuous visual index to the evolution of modern science and as an introduction to 'the science of science'--charting the trajectory from scientific concept to published results."-- Provided by publisher.