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Presents a perspective on the nature and purpose of indexes and their role in published works. This edition has discussions on information overload and the role of the index, open-system versus closed-system indexing, electronic submission and display of indexes, and trends in software development, among other topics.

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"The virtues and excitement of indexing (yes!) come through loud and clear." - Hazel K. Bell, Logos "Mulvany's book contains a complete course on book indexing. Every point discussed is illustrated from published indexes and/or ad hoc examples. Many perplexing points are given detailed treatment for which one may search in vain elsewhere." - Mary Piggott, The Indexer"

Indexing Books 2e Chicago Guides to Writing

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    Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
    Publication Date: 01/11/2005
    ISBN13: 9780226552767, 978-0226552767
    ISBN10: 0226552764
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    Book Synopsis
    Presents a perspective on the nature and purpose of indexes and their role in published works. This edition has discussions on information overload and the role of the index, open-system versus closed-system indexing, electronic submission and display of indexes, and trends in software development, among other topics.

    Trade Review
    "The virtues and excitement of indexing (yes!) come through loud and clear." - Hazel K. Bell, Logos "Mulvany's book contains a complete course on book indexing. Every point discussed is illustrated from published indexes and/or ad hoc examples. Many perplexing points are given detailed treatment for which one may search in vain elsewhere." - Mary Piggott, The Indexer"

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