A Classification and Subject Index for Cataloguing and Arranging the Books and Pamphlets of a 1876 [Leather Bound]

by Melvil Dewey

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45 pages, Unknown Binding

First published November 3, 2006

Reviews

[May Ling · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a short read, I almost felt bad about listing it. But a challenge is a challenge and I am behind.

I read this book because I am using it as an example to illustrate that structured data existed before the database for my upcoming book. This guy was really thoughtful and super cool. I mean.... this took some effort for sure. While the system has gone under many revisions, the fact it is still used to this day is pretty cool.

I loved reading through the categories that were considered in this early publication. It would not occur to me to organize in this manner. Philosophy, contains Anthrology and Psychology in 100. So cool. Also, nearly every category afterwards has Philosophy as the first category. The implication is that it was crystal clear in the 1800s that there was a philosophy of Math, Fine Art, Natural Science, etc. I mean it's like getting a free look at way people thought about knowledge in the late 1800s. So cool.

[Nicole Normand · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book for free on Amazon; this is my honest review.
Complete Dewey System details, charts, examples, etc.
First-rate explanations. The preface also explains the origins and pilot project in 1873.
To be kept as a reference.

[Summer · Rating 4 out of 5]

NIce review of the Dewey Decimal classification system for me! A bit dated, but excellent!

[Pamela]

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