Colon Classification: Origin, Development and Future Prospects
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- Publisher: Ess Ess Publication
- ISBN: 9789392594663
- Year of Publication: 2023
- Language: English
- Pages: 315
- Cover: HardBound
About the Book
This book examines the origin, development, and influence of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan's Colon Classification (CC), one of the most innovative classification systems in Library and Information Science. It traces the evolution of CC through its various editions and explores its impact on other classification systems such as DDC, UDC, BBK, BC-2, and BSO. A unique feature of the book is its chronology of Colon Classification from 1924 to 2024. The volume also discusses the future of CC and suggests ways for its revival, practical application, and long-term sustainability.
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Book Details
- Publisher: Ess Ess Publication
- ISBN: 9789392594663
- Year of Publication: 2023
- Language: English
- Pages: 315
- Cover: HardBound
About the Book
This book examines the origin, development, and influence of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan's Colon Classification (CC), one of the most innovative classification systems in Library and Information Science. It traces the evolution of CC through its various editions and explores its impact on other classification systems such as DDC, UDC, BBK, BC-2, and BSO. A unique feature of the book is its chronology of Colon Classification from 1924 to 2024. The volume also discusses the future of CC and suggests ways for its revival, practical application, and long-term sustainability.
