Document (#31589)

Author

Studwell, W.E.

Title

Subject suggestions 7 : some concerns relating to the social sciences

Source

Cataloging and classification quarterly. 11(1990) no.2, S.95-101

Year

1990

Abstract

4 policy proposals are presented which affect the Library of Congress (LC's) subject headings for the social sciences: clarification of the use of disciplines versus topics; clarification of the meaning and usage of the subdivision Civilisation, use of Law and legislation as a free-floating subdivision; and some suggestions for dealing with controversial social topics.

Field

Sozialwissenschaften

Object

LCSH

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