Indian Classification Systems:An Analysis

Authors

  • Sukhdev Singh
     Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143 005
  • M. P. Satija
     Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143 005

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/1998/v35i3/48679

Keywords:

Knowledge Classification Systems, Library Classification Systems, Borden's Classification, Kudalkar's Marathi Pustakansathin Paddhiti, Prachaya-Vargikarna-Paddhiti, Connemara Classification, Colon Classification.

Abstract

Discusses various knowledge classification systems prevailing in India during the ancient, Jain, Buddha, Muslim and British periods. Also, library classification systems used in Indian libraries before the invention of Colon Classification by S R Ranganathan have been taken up for the study. The Colon Classification has been discussed in a bit detail along with the Prachaya-Vergikama-Paddhiti. Impact of one classification on the other follwing it, has been analysed.

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Published

1998-01-03

How to Cite

Singh, S., & Satija, M. P. (1998). Indian Classification Systems:An Analysis. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 35(3), 165–178. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/1998/v35i3/48679

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Volume 35, Issue 3, September 1998

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Received 2014-05-16
Accepted 2014-05-16
Published 1998-01-03

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