The lens of postcolonial theory in LIS research and practice

This study explores a framework for critical analysis in research and practice within LIS to better understand questions, circumstances, location, and positioning of researchers. Its focus is the area of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use for development in underserved, rural and remote communities. For a body of sustained critical thought, the study turns to postcolonial theory (PCT). Guided by postcolonial discourses of representation, identity, and agency, the study analyzes literature in the field to identify problematic issues and discusses their implications.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Library & Information Science

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2013

Author dc:creator

• Khanal, Navadeep

Contributors dc:contributor

• Bishop, Ann Peterson
• Jenkins, Christine A.
• Gant, Jon P.
• Kvasny, Lynette

• Library and Information Science (LIS)
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Postcolonial
• Representation
• Identity
• Agency
• Development
• Community informatics
• Research
• Postcolonialism
• Rural and remote
• Critical analysis
• Discourse analysis

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2012 Navadeep Khanal

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/42338

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/42338