The idea that libraries are crucial democratic institutions has a long history in librarianship. It remains dominant despite a long tradition of critical library movements within the profession. In 'Confronting the Democratic Discourse of Librarianship', Sam Popowich argues that…
"Traces the connections between library history and the larger history of capitalist development, suggesting that the relationship between the library and capitalism is closer and more insidious than the democratic tradition allows"--.
Taking a broadly Marxist approach, Confronting the Democratic Discourse of Librarianship traces the connections between library history and the larger history of capitalist development. These connections suggest that the relationship between the library and capitalism is closer …
"Traces the connections between library history and the larger history of capitalist development, suggesting that the relationship between the library and capitalism is closer and more insidious than the democratic tradition allows"-- "The idea that libraries are crucial democr…