Document (#18756)

Author

Moss, M.M.

Title

Politically incorrect descriptors

Source

Technicalities. 17(1997) no.3, S.12-14

Year

1997

Abstract

Discusses politically incorrect LCSH descriptors. Examines why the LoC can be slow to change its descriptors and efforts to bring about changes by Sanford Berman, Hennepin County, USA, Librarian. Examines sexist and Christiancentric subject headings

Object

LCSH

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