| Dewey Decimal Classification System
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Dewey, an American librarian, developed this classification system in 1876. He felt
that books on the same subject should be grouped together to make researching much easier.
His Dewey system is divided into ten main groups of subjects. The ten main
classifications are further subdivided into tens to make each search more
specific.
| 000-099 |
General Works |
Encyclopedias, books about books, world
mysteries. |
| 100-199 |
Philosophy |
Man's ideas, psychology, logic, ESP. |
| 200-299 |
Religion |
Myths and legends, world religions. |
| 300-399 |
Social Sciences |
People in groups, government, law, vocations,
customs. |
| 400-499 |
Languages |
Dictionaries, English, foreign languages. |
| 500-599 |
Pure Sciences |
Mathematics, astronomy, physics, chemistry,
geology, palentology, biology, zoology, botany |
| 600-699 |
Technology and applied sciences |
Medicine, engineering, agriculture, business,
radio television, aviation. |
| 700-799 |
The Arts |
Architecture, sculpture, painting, music,
photography, recreation. |
| 800-899 |
Literature |
Poetry, plays, special collections. |
| 900-999 |
Geography and History |
States, countries, wars, decades. |
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