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| − | The '''Dewey Decimal Classification''', popularly known as the '''Dewey Decimal System''', is a [[classification system]] for the of organization of non-fiction library books created by librarian Melvil Dewey (1851-1931) in the 19th century. The system consists of 10 broad categories, which are further subdivided. For example, books in the 200 category deal with religion, and books dealing specifically with [[Hinduism]] are located at 294.5. [http://www.apl.org/libcats/dewey.html]
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| − | These are the ten categories: [http://www.motleyco.org/DeweyDecimal.htm]
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| − | *000 - Generalities
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| − | *100 - [[Philosophy]] and [[Psychology]]
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| − | *200 - [[Religion]]
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| − | *300 - Social Sciences
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| − | *400 - [[Language]]
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| − | *500 - Natural Sciences and [[Mathematics]]
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| − | *600 - [[Technology]]
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| − | *700 - The Arts
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| − | *800 - Literature
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| − | *900 - [[Geography]] and [[History]]
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| − | [[Category:Classification systems]]
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