Here's a breakdown of what falls under this broad category:
000: Computer Science, Information, and General Works
* 001: Knowledge and Learning - This includes topics like the nature of knowledge, methodology of research, theory of information, and general works on education.
* 002: The Book and Reading - This covers the history and structure of books, library science, bibliography, and the art of reading.
* 003: Systems - This section deals with information retrieval systems, documentation, and the development of information technologies.
* 004: Data Processing - This covers computer programming, computer hardware, software, and related technologies.
* 005: Operations Research - This deals with mathematical and statistical techniques used in decision-making and optimization.
* 006: Information Technology - This includes topics like computer networks, internet technology, telecommunications, and multimedia.
* 007: Automation - This covers automated systems, robotics, and other applications of automation.
* 008: General Literary Collections and History of Literature - This includes collections of general works of literature, history of literature, and literary criticism.
* 009: General Bibliographic Works - This section deals with general bibliographies, indexes, and other tools for finding information.
Important to note:
* These categories are further broken down into subcategories using decimal points. For example, 004.65 would be a specific subtopic within data processing.
* The DDC is constantly evolving, so these categories and their subdivisions may be updated over time.
To find specific information, you would need to consult a DDC manual or online resource.