Worldwide Book Subject Publication Data
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An analytical resource providing publication dates for book subjects published globally from 1965 to 2022. It offers precise publication dates and years for a vast range of book subjects, including the minimum, maximum, and average publication dates. This information is valuable for literary analysis, market research, and understanding publication trends over time.
Columns
- book_subject: The subject associated with the book.
- min_publication_date: The earliest publication date for books under a specific subject.
- max_publication_date: The latest publication date for books under a specific subject.
- avg_publication_date: The average publication date for books under a specific subject.
- books: The total number of books associated with a particular subject.
- authors: The total number of authors associated with a particular subject.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a single CSV file named
All Book Subject Overview.csv
with a size of 16.04 MB. It contains approximately 290,000 records across 6 columns. The data is expected to remain static and will not be updated.Usage
This dataset is ideal for a range of applications, including:
- Trend Analysis: Analysing publication trends and subject popularity over several decades.
- Data Visualisation: Creating visual representations of literary subject matter evolution.
- Market Research: Identifying historical patterns in book publishing for strategic planning.
- Academic Research: Supporting studies in literature, publishing, and library sciences.
Coverage
- Geographic: The data covers books published globally.
- Time Range: The dataset includes subjects from books published between 1965 and 2022. The publication dates within the dataset span from the year 182 to 2023.
License
CC BY-SA 4.0
Who Can Use It
- Data Analysts: Can perform trend analysis on literary subjects and publication timelines.
- Researchers and Academics: Can use the data for studies on literature and publishing history.
- Librarians: Can analyse subject trends to inform collection development.
- Publishing Professionals: Can research historical subject popularity to guide future acquisitions.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Book Subjects and Publication Dates (1965-2022)
- Historical Trends in Book Subjects
- Analysis of Book Publication by Subject
- Worldwide Book Subject Publication Data
Attributes
Original Data Source: Worldwide Book Subject Publication Data