[topicmapmail] Why reify associations?

[Robert Barta]

On Fri, Mar 14, 2003 at 05:42:45PM -0500, G. Ken Holman wrote:
> Looking at the following recently referenced tutorials ...
....
> ... I see lots of guidance on the "how" of making topic maps ... the 
> mechanics ... but not a lot on the "why" of making decisions regarding 
> different ways to express my information and the ramifications of making 
> different "why" decisions.

I am not sure whether it sheds more light or shadow, but maybe this is
related to your question:

    http://topicmaps.it.bond.edu.au/docs/7/toc

It is for AsTMa= but the argument holds for any notation.

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