
Brief introduction to classification scheme
Click here for a brief introduction to the main ('three-figure') classification scheme.
General outline of classification scheme
Click here for the general outline of the 'three-figure' scheme as given in the Readers' Handbook, 12: Subject-classification scheme for books.
Three-figure scheme
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Theology and Religion (1-173) | Philosophy (180-194) | Psychology (196-199) |
Social Sciences (200-245) | Law (250-299) | Science (300-397) |
Fine Arts (400-410) | Entertainment sport (412-418) | Technology (420-437) |
Agriculture (438-448) | Historical Auxiliary Sciences (450-498) | History and Geography (500-698) |
Western Literature (700-759) | Linguistics (760-799) | Non-European Languages (810-849) |
General (900-999) |
Miscellaneous
Music | Arabic, Persian & Turkish (E3-figs) | |