TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore the modernity of current classification theory and work, and outline a foundation for moving classification toward a late‐modern conception.Design/methodology/approach– The paper examines the conceptual foundation for current modern classification work, provides critical analysis of that approach, and outlines three conflicts with modernity that shape the path out of the consequences of modernity.Findings– The paper presents an understanding of classification that establishes classification on a late‐modern epistemology, and it lays the contours of how to reclaim the intellectual core of classification theory and work.Originality/value– The paper establishes a foundation for rethinking classification work, outlines consequences of current mainstream work, and provides concept for developing late‐modern classification theory and practice.
VL  - 67
IS  - 4
SN  - 0022-0418
DO  - 10.1108/00220411111145061
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/00220411111145061
AU  - Mai Jens‐Erik
PY  - 2011
Y1  - 2011/01/01
TI  - The modernity of classification
T2  - Journal of Documentation
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 710
EP  - 730
Y2  - 2024/04/24
ER  -