Knowledge as power on the Internet

Zelinna Pablo; Cynthia Hardy

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-23333-3_16

Knowledge as power on the Internet

Zelinna Pablo
, Cynthia Hardy

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

In this study we explore how knowledge produced on the Internet can reflect objectivist or subjectivist views. These different views shape participation dynamics in the knowledge production process in ways that are bound up with power. To explore these issues, we conducted a comparative case study of websites under the Development Gateway, an initiative launched by the World Bank in 2001. We examined how objective knowledge is associated with tightly controlled processes of knowledge production dominated by an elite that limits electronic participation, while subjective knowledge is associated with processes characterized by more inclusiveness, polyvocality and (qualified) egalitarianism.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings Electronic Participation: Third IFIP WG 8.5 International Conference, ePart 2011, Delft, The Netherlands, August 29 - September 1, 2011
Publisher	Springer
Pages	180-191
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Print)	9783642233326
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-23333-3_16
Publication status	Published - 2011
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ISSN (Print)	0302-9743

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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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Internet
knowledge
objectivity
subjectivity

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