Document (#31621)

Author

Gurevich, K.

Title

Russian/Soviet history in library classifications

Source

Cataloging and classification quarterly. 12(1990) no.1, S.63-85

Year

1990

Abstract

Two major issues need to be addressed when classifying the Soviet Union's history. One is the geopolitical coverage: which regions and nations are to be included, since many of those which are now part of the Soviet Union were once independent or belonged to other countries. Another is historical periodization. Four systems of periodization can be identified: two pre-1917 and two post-1917. The American classification schemes (DDC, LCC) are largely based on the official pre-1917 periodization of Russian history, while Soviet BBK is mostly Marxist. The three schemes are reviewed in terms of historiographic foundations, as well as their geopolitical coverage. Some problems in adjusting the classifications to changing situations are also discussed.

Field

Geschichtswissenschaft

Object

DDC
LCC
BBK

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