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Information and Liberation: Writings on the Politics of Information and Librarianship

by Shiraz Durrani

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Synopsis:

Information and Liberation is a retrospective collection of Shiraz Durrani's articles and conference papers on the politics of information. The book documents the struggle for progressive and relevant information policies and practices over a period of 25 years in Kenya, Britain, and other countries. The book records also the vision, struggles and achievements of many progressive librarians and activists to develop a system and a society which can meet the information, social and cultural needs of all, particularly those marginalised by forces of capitalism and imperialism.
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ISBN:
9780980200409
Subtitle:
Writings on the Politics of Information and Librarianship
Author:
Durrani, Shiraz
Publisher:
Library Juice Press
Subject:
Library & Information Science
Subject:
Political Advocacy
Publication Date:
November 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
10.06x7.11x.84 in. 1.48 lbs.
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