Tuesday, May 31, 2011

DDC 23 is published.

The new print edition of the Dewey Decimal Classification, DDC 23, is now available.

DDC 23 features:
  • New provisions in 004-006 Computer science and elsewhere to reflect changes in technology
  • Updates to provisions for the Orthodox Church and Islam in 200 Religion
  • Improved provisions in 340 Law for legal systems based on civil law
  • Significant updates to 370 Education resulting in an improved international framework for levels of education, kinds of schools, policy issues and specific subjects in primary education
  • Updated provisions for food and clothing
  • Updates to 740 Graphic arts and decorative arts
  • A new location and expanded development for cinematography and videography at 777
  • Significant expansions throughout 796 Athletic and outdoor sports and games
  • Significant expansions in Table 2, with parallel provisions in 930-990, for the ancient world, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, Turkey, Indonesia, Vietnam and Canada
  • Updated historical periods throughout 930-990

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