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Better Dead Than Read: Further Studies in Critical Classification.
- Source :
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Library Resources and Technical Services . Oct-Dec 1984 28(4):346-359. - Publication Year :
- 1984
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Abstract
- Offers illustrations of anomalies and prejudices found in common information retrieval tools: "LC Subject Headings" (9th edition), "Dewey Decimal Classification" (19th edition), "Universal Decimal Classification" (3rd abridged edition). Index terms in areas of sexual bias, social strata, politics, knowledge, customs, marriage and family, ethics, and computers are noted. (20 references) (EJS)
Details
- Language :
- English
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Library Resources and Technical Services
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ312297
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers<br />Reports - Descriptive<br />Speeches/Meeting Papers