Description
This work delves into the evolving role of libraries as essential institutions in advancing human rights and social justice. It highlights how various types of libraries—academic, public, school, and special—serve as platforms for empowering individuals and communities.
Through a collection of insightful essays and case studies, the authors explore the unique contributions of libraries in fostering dialogue, promoting inclusivity, and providing equitable access to information. The text encourages readers to reconsider the traditional functions of libraries, presenting them as vital players in the ongoing struggle for justice and equality in society.
Through a collection of insightful essays and case studies, the authors explore the unique contributions of libraries in fostering dialogue, promoting inclusivity, and providing equitable access to information. The text encourages readers to reconsider the traditional functions of libraries, presenting them as vital players in the ongoing struggle for justice and equality in society.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
456 pages
Language
English
Published
Mar 7, 2016
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
ISBN-10
1786350580
ISBN-13
9781786350589