A new classification for the literature of religion

Broughton, Vanda

IFLA Council and General Conference / .
(ReLIS:jul:juljin:6671)

Abstract:

The paper examines general problems in the classification of religious literature, such as the evident Christian bias of existing systems, the proliferation of specialized vocabulary, and the variation in understanding of the meaning of terms between different religions and cultures. The capacity of a facet structured classification to deal with some of these problems is considered, and the newly revised. Class 2 of the UDC is presented, with examples of schedules, and practical implementation.

Creation: 2000
Keywords: Clasificación bibliográfica ; Religión

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