Information Ethics, Globalization And Citizenship: Essays On Ideas To Praxis
by Toni Samek /
2017 / English / PDF
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The boundaries of citizenship have been blurred by global information systems--while the public and private spheres have been reshaped through globalization (and colonialism and capitalism).
This collection of new essays explores information and citizenship in the digital age from a range of perspectives, presenting cautionary tales along with possibilities for "decolonizing" digital information and literacy. Topics include Wikileaks and the dissolution of information ethical issues for teachers, policy makers and librarians and creating safe spaces through ethical librarianshipThe boundaries of citizenship have been blurred by global information systemswhile the public and private spheres have been reshaped through globalization (and colonialism and capitalism).
This collection of new essays explores information and citizenship in the digital age from a range of perspectives, presenting cautionary tales along with possibilities for decolonizing digital information and literacy. Topics include Wikileaks and the dissolution of information ethical issues for teachers, policy makers and librarians and creating safe spaces through ethical librarianship.
Toni Samek is a professor and chair of the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Alberta. Lynette Shultz is an associate dean, international, and director of the Centre for Global Citizenship Education and Research at the University of Alberta.
