Knowledge democracy and the implications to information access
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Date
2008
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Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the concept of “knowledge democracy,” deploying
a pluralistic, and cross disciplinary and humanistic critique.
Design/methodology/approach – This is a culturally pluralistic and humanistic interpretation of
globally emergent form of learning pedagogy, particularly manifested in e-learning.
Findings – This paper explores the concept of knowledge democracy in the context of knowledge
and information revolution. It has been argued that knowledge democratization implies freedom and
equality to access information and knowledge across cultures and societies, particularly in the context
of globalization. It is asserted that a democratization of the notion of knowledge would cause a
paradigm shift; the way instruction and education are socially structured in different social systems.
The knowledge society provides a new spirit of global sharing of values, acceptance of others and
learning to live with divergent worldviews. It is contended that e-learning in particular sets a new
global social opportunity to transcend regional, racial and national prejudices.
Originality/value – The paper underscores the significance of pluralistic and humanistic
perspective on knowledge and e-learning.
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Globalization, Epistemology, Knowledge Management, E-learning, Information and Communication Technologies
Citation
Multicultural Education & Technology Journal Vol. 2 No. 1, 2008 pp. 37-46