List of Dewey Decimal classes

The Dewey Decimal Classification is a system of library classification made up of ten classes, each divided into ten divisions, each having ten sections.[1] For example, class 600 ("Technology") includes division 630 ("Agriculture and related technologies"), which includes section 636 ("Animal husbandry").[1] Practically, there are only 99 of 100 divisions and 908 of 1000 sections in total, as some are no longer in use or have not been assigned.

Class 000 – Computer science, information & general works

Class 100 – Philosophy and psychology

Class 200 – Religion

Class 300 – Social sciences

Class 400 – Language

Class 500 – Science

Class 600 – Technology

Class 700 – Arts & recreation

Class 800 – Literature

Class 900 – History & geography

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Dewey Decimal Classification summaries (PDF). Dublin, OH: OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. 2003. ISBN 0-910608-71-7. Retrieved 2007-11-11.

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