[Sigcr-l] philosophy of classification (2)

[Hjørland Birger]

another highly recommended source on the philosophy of classification is:

 Ereshefsky, Marc 
The Poverty of the Linnaean Hierarchy : A Philosophical Study of Biological
Taxonomy (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology)Cambridge University
Press; (November 27, 2000) 
ISBN: 0521781701 

(see my short review on amazon.com)

kind regards, Birger Hjørland



-----Original Message-----
From: lewallep at who.int
To: sigcr-l at asis.org
Sent: 30-07-04 09:14
Subject: [Sigcr-l] FW: Seeking definition

The World Health Organization is active in developing and maintaining
such
classifications as, i.a. the International Classification of Diseases
(ICD),
the International Classification of Functioning, disability and Health
(ICF)
and the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).
They
are used essentially for statistical purposes (epidemiology) and for
health
system management purposes (planning and resource allocation).
The question was raised recently by a group of collaborating centres
from
various countries as to a proper definition of classification. Scores of
definitions have been collected from a variety of sources. Partners have
their own preferences and reservations about each of them. Could anybody
assist in selecting one matching the end products that the community of
Member States have endorsed as international public goods.
Thanks.
World Health Organization, Geneva
Pierre Lewalle
Measurements and Health Information (MHI)
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