The theory and practice of the Dewey Decimal Classification system /

The Dewey Decimal Classification system (DDC) is the world's most popular library classification system. The 23rd edition of the DDC was published in 2011. This second edition of The Theory and Practice of the Dewey Decimal Classification System examines the history, management and technical as...

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Main Author: Satija, Mohinder Partap, 1949-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Chandos Publishing, an imprint of Woodhead Publishing, 2013.
Edition:2nd ed..
Series:Chandos information professional series
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Summary:The Dewey Decimal Classification system (DDC) is the world's most popular library classification system. The 23rd edition of the DDC was published in 2011. This second edition of The Theory and Practice of the Dewey Decimal Classification System examines the history, management and technical aspects of the DDC up to its latest edition. The book places emphasis on explaining the structure and number building techniques in the DDC and reviews all aspects of subject analysis and number building by the most recent version of the DDC. A history of, and introduction to, the DDC is followed by subjec.
Physical Description:xxiii, 302 p. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (281-296) and index.
ISBN:9781843347385 (print)