# Frank Macfarlane Burnet bibliography **Wikidata**: [Q5488104](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5488104) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Macfarlane_Burnet_bibliography) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/frank-macfarlane-burnet-bibliography ## Summary The Frank Macfarlane Burnet bibliography is a specific instance of a bibliography, categorized as an academic discipline that systematically lists and documents publications. It is currently represented by a single English Wikipedia entry. As a bibliography, it falls under the broader fields of library science and information science, utilizing standardized methods for organizing written works. ## Key Facts - **Entity Type:** Instance of a bibliography. - **Wikipedia Presence:** Titled "Frank Macfarlane Burnet bibliography" on English Wikipedia (sitelink count: 1). - **Academic Classification:** A subclass of information science and a component of library science. - **Dewey Decimal Classification:** 010 (Bibliography). - **Colon Classification:** a. - **Founder of Discipline:** Paul Otlet (1868–1944), a Belgian librarian and author. - **Alternate Terminology:** Also known as bibliology. - **Practitioner:** A person who practices this discipline is called a bibliographer. - **Core Output:** The bibliographic record. - **Major Branches:** Includes descriptive bibliography, textual bibliography, and critical bibliography. ## FAQs ### Q: How is the Frank Macfarlane Burnet bibliography classified within library systems? It is classified as a bibliography, which places it under the Dewey Decimal Classification number 010 and the Colon Classification "a". It is considered a subclass of information science and a part of library science. ### Q: What distinguishes the "Frank Macfarlane Burnet bibliography" from the general discipline of bibliography? While the general discipline of bibliography involves the academic study of books as physical objects and the theoretical organization of knowledge, the Frank Macfarlane Burnet bibliography is a specific application of this discipline—a systematic list or record of works associated with Frank Macfarlane Burnet. ### Q: Who is credited with founding the discipline underlying this entity? The discipline of bibliography was founded by Paul Otlet, a Belgian author and librarian born in 1868, who is also considered a founding father of information science. ### Q: What are the specific sub-fields of bibliography relevant to this entry? Relevant sub-fields include descriptive bibliography (study of material conditions), textual bibliography (study of printings and editions), and critical bibliography (study of physical characteristics and creation). ## Why It Matters The Frank Macfarlane Burnet bibliography serves as a practical application of the foundational discipline of bibliography, which provides the theoretical and practical framework for organizing published knowledge. By systematically describing and classifying publications, this bibliography enables the discoverability and verification of information regarding Frank Macfarlane Burnet. The discipline underlying this entry is essential for transforming simple collections of books into functional, searchable libraries. It allows researchers to understand the production and history of texts, a capability that is crucial for historians, literary scholars, and collectors. Without the rigorous methods developed by bibliographers like Paul Otlet, navigating databases and archives would be significantly more difficult. ## Notable For - **Specific Instance:** It is a concrete example of a bibliographic record within the English Wikipedia ecosystem. - **Disciplinary Roots:** It represents a field founded by Paul Otlet, a pioneer of information science. - **Physicality Focus:** Inherits the discipline's focus on the book as a physical object (descriptive and critical bibliography). - **Systematic Organization:** Utilizes established classification systems like the Dewey Decimal System (010). ## Body ### Definition and Scope The Frank Macfarlane Burnet bibliography is defined as an instance of a bibliography. In the broad academic sense, bibliography (also known as bibliology) is the study of books as physical objects and the systematic documentation of publications. It is a subclass of information science and a distinct part of library science. This specific entity exists as a listed page on English Wikipedia, serving as a record within the broader discipline. The practice involves the creation of bibliographic records by practitioners known as bibliographers. ### Classification and Hierarchy The entity sits within a well-defined academic and organizational hierarchy: - **Parent Fields:** It is a subclass of Information Science and falls under Library Science. - **Dewey Decimal Classification:** The category is assigned the number 010. - **Colon Classification:** The category is assigned the letter "a". - **Reference Works:** The discipline is described in major encyclopedias, including Encyclopædia Britannica, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, and the Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary. ### Key Historical Figure The academic discipline that contextualizes this entry was founded by **Paul Otlet** (1868–1944). A Belgian librarian, writer, and lawyer, Otlet is credited with establishing bibliography as a formal field of study and making foundational contributions to modern information science. ### Sub-Fields of Study The entity falls within a discipline composed of several specialized branches: - **Descriptive Bibliography:** The examination of the material conditions and physical descriptions of books. - **Textual Bibliography:** The study of different printings and editions of a single work to trace its history. - **Critical Bibliography:** The analysis of the physical characteristics of books and the bookmaking process. - **Incunabula:** A related study focusing specifically on European books printed in the 15th century. - **Related Areas:** The study of almanacs and bookplates are also considered parts of the broader bibliographic field.