Information Literacy, Democracy and Citizenship: A multidisciplinary approach to fostering citizenship through information literacy

Why information literacy matters for citizenship, participation and democracy

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ISBN: 9781783304226
Publisher: Facet Publishing
Published: 30 March, 2019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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This book explains how and why information literacy can help to foster critical thinking and discerning attitudes enabling citizens to play an informed role in society and its democratic processes. In early 21st century societies individuals and organisations are deluged with information particularly online information. Much of this is useful valuable or enriching. But a lot of it is of dubious quality and provenance if not downright dangerous. Misinformation forms part of the mix. The ability to get the most out of the information flow finding interpreting and using it and particularly developing a critical mindset towards it requires skills know-how judgement and confidence – such is the premise of information literacy. | Informed Societies Why information literacy matters for citizenship participation and democracy

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