This slim volume explores the impermanence of Internet footnotes and the implications of their use on academic rigor and the longevity and value of modern, non-print research. The authors examine both the general decrease in citation in the digital medium and also the loss of linked cited material that is not permanently stored in a known location. This volume is an updated and consolidated version of research previously published in several academic papers. Bugeja and Dimitrova are professors of communication at Iowa State University. Annotation 2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
