Since the first edition of Hypertext was published in 1989, much work has been carried out, and yet there is still no common pool of knowledge about hypertext and there is a lack of cross-referencing between papers in the field. Moreover, those studying in the area come from traditions as different as psychology and computer science.
By bringing together authors from a variety of backgrounds, the first edition quickly became a bestseller, and demand for it continues unabated as an excellent introduction to the subject. Revised and updated, this second edition is as pertinent now as the first edition has been throughout the decade.
