This book investigates the challenge of automatically extracting structured information and schemas from unstructured or semi-structured documents. It addresses the need for computational methods to understand and organize the vast amounts of data available in document form, proposing novel algorithms and techniques for schema induction and data extraction. The work is grounded in theoretical computer science principles and practical applications in areas like information retrieval and data mining.

This work is positioned as a technical contribution to the field of data mining and information extraction, likely appealing to researchers and practitioners in computer science. Its focus on algorithmic development and theoretical underpinnings suggests a rigorous and detailed exploration of the subject matter. The book aims to provide a solid foundation for understanding and implementing automated document analysis techniques.