Wikipedia and the Representation of Reality

A book explores the complex disconnect between Wikipedia's formalized policy and the norms that govern its knowledge-making processes, highlighting its struggle to combat systemic biases and lack of representation of marginalized topics. It is a valuable contribution to the field of media and communication studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

A comprehensive examination of the representation, presentation, and participation dynamics in the world's largest online repository of information, Wikipedia, is presented in this book. By exploring the experiential epistemology of learning to use Wikipedia, the book connects contemporary education research to the platform's design and inception. It sheds light on the complex gap between Wikipedia's formal policies and the often unspoken norms that shape its knowledge-making processes. The book offers a balanced perspective, both praising Wikipedia's contributions to equitable and accessible representation of reality and critiquing its struggles against systemic biases and the underrepresentation of marginalized topics. As a significant addition to the field of media and communication studies, this book appeals to scholars, researchers, and students interested in digital disinformation, information literacy, and Internet representation. It provides valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of information dissemination in the digital age.

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 223 x 141 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367555702