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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]

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. <ref>http://www.apl.org/libcats/dewey.html</ref>

These are the ten categories: [http://www.motleyco.org/DeweyDecimal.htm]

These are the ten categories: <ref>http://www.motleyco.org/DeweyDecimal.htm</ref>

*000 - Generalities

*000 - Generalities

*800 - Literature

*800 - Literature

*900 - [[Geography]] and [[History]]

*900 - [[Geography]] and [[History]]

[[Category:Classification systems]]

[[Category:Classification systems]]