How classifications work: problems and challenges in an electronic age

Examines issues surrounding the construction of systems for classifying knowledge and information, and library classification systems, including taking decisions on vernacular terminology, number of terms, logical flows, and cultural bias; 7 articles.

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Published in:Library trends 1998-10, Vol.47 (2), p.185-340
Main Authors: BOWKER, Geoffrey C, LEIGH STAR, Susan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cataloging
Classification
Classification schemes
Classification, Bibliographic
Content analysis
Exact sciences and technology
Indexing. Classification. Abstracting. Syntheses
Information and communication sciences
Information and document structure and analysis
Information processing and retrieval
Information processing systems
Information science
Information science. Documentation
Sciences and techniques of general use
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Summary:Examines issues surrounding the construction of systems for classifying knowledge and information, and library classification systems, including taking decisions on vernacular terminology, number of terms, logical flows, and cultural bias; 7 articles.
ISSN:0024-2594
1559-0682