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Based on new research and years of practical experience, this book presents the basic knowledge necessary to become a professional indexer. Synthesizing the thinking and experience of indexers and abstractors over the years, the book introduces readers to such fundamentals as: indexing and abstracting: an introduction, indexing language, art of indexing, bibliography display, etc. Each of the six chapters discusses the topic of indexing and abstracting with a different emphasis.