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Indexing Books, Second Edition
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This book is ideal for professional indexers, editors, and authors involved in nonfiction publishing who seek practical guidance and a deeper understanding of indexing's role in the Information Age.
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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Since 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.
Series: Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Hazel K. Bell praises the book for capturing "the virtues and excitement of indexing (yes!)" with clarity, while Mary Piggott highlights its comprehensive nature, calling it "a complete course on book indexing" with detailed treatment of complex topics often missing elsewhere.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780226552767
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 November 2005
Country: United States
Imprint: University of Chicago Press
Edition: Second Edition
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 3.0mm
Width: 16.0mm
Height: 23.0mm
Weight: 567g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Nancy C. Mulvany is a professional indexer and the owner of Bayside Indexing Service. She has taught many indexing courses and is the publisher of i-TORQUE, a newsletter for indexers.
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