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Dewey decimal classification—an Indian view

International Library Review, 1975
Melvil Dewey is the founding father of DDC. However, it is not certain whether this scheme was his original idea or was borrowed from Blake’s pamphlet. In this connection John Maass observes that it is certain beyond the shadow of doubt that Melvil Dewey studied Blake’s pamphlet (dated 27 February 1873) and derived from it the draft of his Decimal ...
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Dewey Decimal Classification: A Vigorous Nonagenarian

Library Review, 1972
THE FLAVOUR of the eigtheenth edition of the Dewey Decimal Classification can perhaps best be appreciated by a quotation from its preface: ‘The Decimal Classification Editorial Policy Committee hopes that this Edition 18 will prove to be a happy combination of the high principles of Edition 17 and the ease of use of Edition 16.’ This reference to ‘high’
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Options in the Dewey Decimal Classification System:

Cataloging & Classification Quarterly, 1995
Options currently provided in the Dewey Decimal Classification system are reviewed. Options are an appropriate mechanism in a general purpose classification used by different kinds and sizes of libraries around the world. Dewey provides the universal option of close versus broad classification. Options also are provided to give emphasis to jurisdiction;
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The Classification of Literature in the Dewey Decimal Classification

Cataloging & Classification Quarterly, 1989
The classification of literature by language, while apparently eminently sensible, can fragment national literatures and create groupings in which parts of the literatures of other nations are subordinated to that of the country of the "mother tongue." Classifying literature in this way reflects, and implicitly endorses, literary colonialism.
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Relationships in the Dewey Decimal Classification System

2001
The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system is a general knowledge organization tool used worldwide. The system features well-defined categories, well-developed hierarchies, meaningful notation, and a rich network of relationships. The nature of relationships in the DDC is richer than is apparent from a linear view of the system. The DDC accommodates
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Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index

Notes, 1991
Richard B. Wursten, Melvil Dewey, John P. Comaromi, Julianne Beall, Winton E. Matthews, Gregory R. New, Russell Sweeney, John Clews   +7 more
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Dewey Decimal Classification, 22nd Edition

Library Collections, Acquisitions, & Technical Services, 2006
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Dewey Decimal Classification, 21st edition

Library Collections, Acquisitions, & Technical Services, 2001
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Learn Dewey Decimal Classification (edition 21)

Library Collections, Acquisitions, & Technical Services, 2001
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Dewey Decimal Classification

2015
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