Indexes: a chapter from The Chicago manual of style, 14th edition*: a review

Abstract

The chapter on indexes in The Chicago manual of style serves as a standard for index format and as a self-teaching tool for authors and novice indexers. The 14th edition is reviewed for logical sequence, accordance of the guidelines and rules with those of other manuals and authorities, and the quality of its index. It is found wanting in all these areas, but contains much useful information on the indexing process and book index format.