Indian Classification Systems: An Analysis

Reference Type Journal Article
Year of Publication
1998
Author
Author: M.P. Satija
Journal
Journal of Information and Knowledge
Volume
35
Issue
3
Pagination
165-178
Language
English
Region
Chronological Period
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 following it, has been analysed.

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