Wilhelm Ostwald, the Bridge, and connections ...

Overview 3

• Introduction

• Ostwald's activities in scientific publication

• The "Bruecke" (Bridge) - The World Brain

  • Background: Ostwald's organizational and international experiences

  • Foundation of the Bridge

  • Prehistory: The "Internationale Monogesellschaft"

  • Aims

  • Influence of Advertising

  • Further activities

• Connections to other bibliographic activities

• Conclusion: Wilhelm Ostwald as a predecessor of information science

Thomas Hapke