Classification made simple
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Classification made simple
Ashgate, 2002
2nd ed
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Previous ed.: Aldershot : Gower, 1988
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This is an attempt to simplify the initial study of classification as used for information retrieval. The text adopts a gradual progression from very basic principles, one which should enable the reader to gain a firm grasp of one idea before proceeding to the next.
Table of Contents
- What is classification? - Classification in an information system
- Faceted classification
- Practical examples of faceted classification schemes
- Hierarchical classification
- Practical examples of hierarchical enumerative classification schemes
- The use of synthesis in a basically enumerative scheme
- Synthesis grafted on to an enumerative scheme
- Advantages and disadvantages of faceted and enumerative classification
- More about notation
- More about schedule and citation order
- Other features of classification schemes
- The relationship between classification and alphabetical lists of indexing terms - the compilation of Thesauri
- Classification as a search tool
- Classification and the internet
- Conclusion.
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