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In response to "I wonder if they'll ever revise the Dewey Decimal system. It's very "800-889 European cultures. 890-899 Rest of the world" -- nm" by Roger More

It's being continually revised. Comparing today's with the original is really interesting.

Posted by mara Oct 10 '13, 08:37

That particular class will be revised when it's determined that it's needed, essentially. Obviously there could be a lot of debate about when that might be.

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Not just that class - the 000s and the 400s use the same system, and the 200s are 220-289 Christianity, 290-299 all other religions - Roger More Oct 10, 08:58 1
- I think it might be a little more complicated that you think. It's sort of like saying sports are more important than they used to be so they - mara Oct 10, 09:13
How did occult and paranormal get into the philosophy section, you wonder? - mara Oct 10, 08:48 1
- Ooo, idea for Bery. Two link fields. -- nm - mara Oct 10, 08:49

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It's being continually revised. Comparing today's with the original is really interesting.

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