What is an index?

An index is a map to a book. The purpose of an index is to enable the reader to traverse the information presented in the book in a useful manner. A good index not only makes a book more accessible to the readers, but allows the book to be used as a tool for researchers.

Anyone can draw a few lines on a piece of paper, add a direction or two, and call it a map. Someone who has a general idea of the area might even be able to take that map and find their way to their destination. How different this is from a map prepared by a professional cartographer! When producing a map, a  cartographer takes into consideration not only the pertinent landmarks of the area, but also the needs of the user. A well drawn map will be able to guide the novice as well as the experienced traveler.

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