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The Power to Name H.A. Olson

The Power to Name By H.A. Olson

The Power to Name by H.A. Olson


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Summary

This book looks at the pervasive naming of information that libraries undertake as a matter of course through representation of subjects.

The Power to Name Summary

The Power to Name: Locating the Limits of Subject Representation in Libraries by H.A. Olson

This book looks at the pervasive naming of information that libraries undertake as a matter of course through representation of subjects. It examines the 19th century foundations, current standards, and canonical application of internationally used classification (Melvil Dewey and his decimal scheme) and subject headings (Charles Cutter and the Library of Congress Subject Headings). It will be of interest to librarians, information scholars, professionals, and researchers.

Table of Contents

Preface.
1. Naming is Power.
2. Armies, Railroads and Procrustean Beds.
3. The Iterability of the Public and Efficiency.
4. The Authority to Name.
5. Ite/Arating Women.
6. Toward Eccentric Techniques.
Notes. Index.

Additional information

NPB9789048160846
9789048160846
9048160847
The Power to Name: Locating the Limits of Subject Representation in Libraries by H.A. Olson
New
Paperback
Springer
2011-09-29
261
N/A
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