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A Classification and Subject Index for Cataloguing and Arranging the Books and Pamphlets of a Library - The Original Classic Edition
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The predominant tendency or obvious purpose of the book, usually decides its class number at once; still many books treat of two or more different subjects, and in such cases it is assigned to the place where it will be most useful, and underneath the class number are written the numbers of any other subjects on which it also treats. ...By the use of size numbers the greatest possible economy of space may be secured, for the size distinction may be made for every inch or even less if desired, and this without additional labor, as it will be seen that the size figure, when introduced, requires one less figure in the book number, and so does not increase the number of digits as would at first appear.
About Melvil Dewey, the Author:
Melville Louis Kossuth (Melvil) Dewey (December 10, 1851 - December 26, 1931) was an American librarian and educator, inventor of the Dewey Decimal system of library classification, and a founder of the Lake Placid Club. ...His theories of spelling reform (to which end he founded the Spelling Reform Association in 1886) found some local success at Lake Placid: there is an 'Adirondac Loj' in the area, and dinner menus of the club featured his spelling reform.
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The predominant tendency or obvious purpose of the book, usually decides its class number at once; still many books treat of two or more different subjects, and in such cases it is assigned to the place where it will be most useful, and underneath the class number are written the numbers of any other subjects on which it also treats. ...By the use of size numbers the greatest possible economy of space may be secured, for the size distinction may be made for every inch or even less if desired, and this without additional labor, as it will be seen that the size figure, when introduced, requires one less figure in the book number, and so does not increase the number of digits as would at first appear.
About Melvil Dewey, the Author:
Melville Louis Kossuth (Melvil) Dewey (December 10, 1851 - December 26, 1931) was an American librarian and educator, inventor of the Dewey Decimal system of library classification, and a founder of the Lake Placid Club. ...His theories of spelling reform (to which end he founded the Spelling Reform Association in 1886) found some local success at Lake Placid: there is an 'Adirondac Loj' in the area, and dinner menus of the club featured his spelling reform.
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First published November 3, 2006
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August 21, 2019
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.
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.
July 10, 2018
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.
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.
December 14, 2021
NIce review of the Dewey Decimal classification system for me! A bit dated, but excellent!
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