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Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing Ser.: Indexing Books, Second Edition by Nancy C. Mulvany (2005, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
ISBN-100226552764
ISBN-139780226552767
eBay Product ID (ePID)45331982
Product Key Features
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameIndexing Books, Second Edition
SubjectEditing & Proofreading, General, Library & Information Science / Cataloging & Classification
Publication Year2005
TypeNot Available
AuthorNancy C. Mulvany
Subject AreaReference, Language Arts & Disciplines
SeriesChicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing Ser.
FormatHardcover
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Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight19.1 Oz
Item Length0.9 in
Item Width0.6 in
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Edition Number2
LCCN2005-004214
Reviews"When you are an acknowledged leader in your field, and you have literally ''written the book'' on indexing, what do you do for an encore? If you are Nancy Mulvany, professional indexer and author of the industry standard Indexing Books , you write a second edition that reflects the concerns of indexers in the 21st century."-Dick Evans, Technical Communication, "Mulvaney''s book is widely used as a textbook in North America, and the release of a revised second edition will quite likely ensure its continued popularity. . . . I have utmost respect for anyone with enough patience to write, let alone revise, a thorough textbook that covers all aspects of indexing. Mulvaney''s pertinent . . . discussions of important issues facing our profession gives this volume an importance beyond the realm of mere instruction."-Ruth Pincoe, The Indexer, When you are an acknowledged leader in your field, and you have literally 'written the book' on indexing, what do you do for an encore? If you are Nancy Mulvany, professional indexer and author of the industry standard Indexing Books , you write a second edition that reflects the concerns of indexers in the 21st century., "I am a huge fan of this book. It is engagingly written in jargon-free English with a well-designed format. I highly recommend it for all faculty of information studies libraries and those libraries that may have among their users would-be indexers or authors that are interested in knowing about the methods of indexing their books. . . . This second edition should replace the first edition on library shelves." , Mulvaney's book is widely used as a textbook in North America, and the release of a revised second edition will quite likely ensure its continued popularity. . . . I have utmost respect for anyone with enough patience to write, let alone revise, a thorough textbook that covers all aspects of indexing. Mulvaney's pertinent . . . discussions of important issues facing our profession gives this volume an importance beyond the realm of mere instruction., I am a huge fan of this book. It is engagingly written in jargon-free English with a well-designed format. I highly recommend it for all faculty of information studies libraries and those libraries that may have among their users would-be indexers or authors that are interested in knowing about the methods of indexing their books. . . . This second edition should replace the first edition on library shelves.
IllustratedYes
Table Of ContentPreface Acknowledgments 1. Introduction to Book Indexing Information Overload Open-system vs. Closed-system Indexing The Future of the Book The Index as Paratext The Long History of Indexes What Is an Index? The Purpose of an Index The Audience: Who Uses Indexes? Terminology References 2. The Author and the Index The Book Contract and the Index The Writing Process and the Index Who Should Prepare the Index? Relationship between Author and Indexer 3. Getting Started The Book Production Process The Nature of Indexing Work What Not to Index What Is Indexable? How to Index the Indexable Material Interpreting the Publisher's Instructions Usability and Index Style Estimating the Size of an Index 4. Structure of Entries External Structure Internal Structure 5. Arrangement of Entries Order of Characters Word-by-Word Alphabetizing Letter-by-Letter Alphabetizing Basic Rules Affecting Both Alphabetizing Orders Other Alphabetizing Guidelines Nonalphabetic Arrangement in Indexes How to Choose an Arrangement Order 6. Special Concerns in Indexing Abbreviations and Acronyms Uppercase and Lowercase Letters International Characters Numerals, Symbols, and Other Nonalphabetic Characters in Entries Multiauthored Works Multivolume Works Multiple Indexes Translations Single-source Indexing 7. Names, Names, Names Personal Names Names with Only a Forename Roman Names Obscure Names Names with Particles Non-European Names Geographic Names Organization Names Alphabetizing of Names Names of Works 8. Format and Layout of the Index Overall Index Style Indented Style Run-in Style Other Styles Cross-reference Format and Placement Special Typography Final Submission Formats Layout of the Index 9. Editing the Index Editing by the Indexer Review by the Author Editing by the Editor Reducing the Length of an Index: Tips for Editors Revising an Index for a Revised Edition 10. Tools for Indexing Manual Methods Automatic Indexing Computer-aided Indexing The Future Appendix A: Index Specifications Worksheet Appendix B: Resources for Indexers Professional Associations Standards Organizations Internet Discussion Group Training in Indexing Publishers of Dedicated Indexing Software Winners of the ASI-H. W. Wilson Award for Excellence in Indexing Internet Resources References Index
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
SynopsisSince 1994, Nancy Mulvany's Indexing Books has been the gold standard for thousands of professional indexers, editors, and authors. This long-awaited second edition, expanded and completely updated, will be equally revered. Like its predecessor, this edition of Indexing Books offers comprehensive, reliable treatment of indexing principles and practices relevant to authors and indexers alike. In addition to practical advice, the book presents a big-picture perspective on the nature and purpose of indexes and their role in published works. New to this edition are discussions of "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. Mulvany is equally comfortable focusing on the nuts and bolts of indexing--how to determine what is indexable, how to decide the depth of an index, and how to work with publisher instructions--and broadly surveying important sources of indexing guidelines such as The Chicago Manual of Style , Sun Microsystems, Oxford University Press, NISO TR03 , and ISO 999 . Authors will appreciate Mulvany's in-depth consideration of the costs and benefits of preparing one's own index versus hiring a professional, while professional indexers will value Mulvany's insights into computer-aided indexing. Helpful appendixes include resources for indexers, a worksheet for general index specifications, and a bibliography of sources to consult for further information on a range of topics. Indexing Books is both a practical guide and a manifesto about the vital role of the human-crafted index in the Information Age. As the standard indexing reference, it belongs on the shelves of everyone involved in writing and publishing nonfiction books.
LC Classification NumberZ695.9.M8 2005
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