Classification Made Simple: An Introduction to Knowledge Organisation and Information Retrieval

Eric J. Hunter

ISBN 10: 0754675580 / ISBN 13: 9780754675587

Published by Routledge 2009-09-02, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Classification Made Simple: An Introduction to Knowledge Organisation and Information Retrieval
• Publisher: Routledge 2009-09-02
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754675580
• ISBN 13: 9780754675587
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This established textbook introduces the essentials of classification as used for information processing. The third edition takes account of developments that have taken place since the second edition was published in 2002. Classification Made Simple provides a useful gateway to more advanced works and the study of specific schemes. As an introductory text, it will be invaluable to students of information work and to anyone inside or outside the information profession who needs to understand the manner in which classification can be utilized to facilitate and enhance organisation and retrieval.

About the Author

Eric Hunter is Emeritus Professor of Information Management, Liverpool John Moores University, UK. His numerous monographic publications include a number of well-known student and practitioner texts that have been used throughout the world and his work has been translated into several languages.