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Unit 2: Theory of Subjects
2.4.1 Canonical Primary Basic Subject Notes
The primary set of primary basic subjects included in a scheme for library classification are
formed by the division of the, universe of subjects by fission. These basic subjects are postulated
by the classificationist. Therefore, the resulting divisions have been called traditional or canonical
primary basic subjects.
Fission: Mode of formation of the first set of primary basic subjects is by fission. Fission is the
process of division, or splitting, or breaking up into parts. It is an internal process of division
without the interference of any outside agency.
Example: Colon classification 1 (1933) enumerated the following set of primary basic
subjects:
Generalia
A Science (General) B Mathematics C Physics D Engineering
E Chemistry F Technology G Biology H Geology
I Botany J Agriculture K Zoology L Medicine
M Useful arts N Fine arts O Literature P Linguistics
Q Religion R Philosophy S Psychology T Education
U Geography V History W Political science X Economics
Y Sociology Z Law
2.4.2 Distilled Primary Basic Subjects (Kind 1)
The idea of “management” can take place in a diversity of subjects along with different primary
basic subjects. A theory of management has been distilled out and people have started specializing
in this area. Consequently, it has been found convenient to deem management as a primary
basic subject. This has been formed through distillation of Kind 1.
Example: The following have been enumerated as primary basic subjects: systematology,
management science, metrology, standardization, research methodology, conference technique
and so on.
2.4.3 Distilled Primary Basic Subjects (Kind 2)
In the case of the distillation mode (Kind 1), “the new primary basic subject essentially
accommodates the theory, that is, the relevant set of postulates, and guiding principles of the
discipline emerging or distilled out of an idea occurring as a practice-in-action in subjects going
with diverse subjects.
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Caution “India” represents an isolate idea. By itself, it cannot form a subject. However,
it can form a component of other subjects, for example, the agriculture of India, the culture
of India, the education in India, the socio-economic structure of India and so on. Each of
these forms an area of specialization which can be pursued by a specialist. Normally, no
single person would be able to pursue all these fields at a specialized level.
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