Systematics

WordNet 2.1 (2006) defines systematics as "the science of systematic classification". 

The term systematics overlap with other terms such as scientific classification, taxonomy and knowledge organization. It is, however, mostly used about biological classification and nomenclature.

Literature:

Bennett, J. G. (1993). Elementary systematics; a tool for understanding wholes.   Santa Fe, New Mexico: Bennett Books.

Bonheim, H. (1990). Literary Systematics. Cambridge: D. S. Brewer.

Williams, D. M. & Forey, P. L. (Eds.). (2004). Milestones in systematics. Boca Raton: CRC Press
 


 

See also: Biology;  Systematization

Birger Hjørland

Last updated: 09-08-2006

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