by Geoffrey C. Bowker, Susan Leigh Star Sorting Things Out: Classification and Its Consequences Reviews Summary
Pros from Reviews
- Astounding discussion of classification
- Important work on classification
- Engagingly written classic
- Fascinating insight into classification
- Must read for information scientists
- Original and unprecedented analysis
- Addresses social and political implications
- Classic foundational concepts
Cons from Reviews
- Dense and jargon-filled prose
- Dry and overreaching analysis
- Not suitable for general readers
- Weak conclusion and scatter-gun approach
Notable Features
392 Pages
Published by MIT Press
English Language
Historical Bibliography
Customer Rating 4.2