Progressive Librarianship book by Shiraz Durrani

Progressive Librarianship: Perspectives from Kenya and Britain, 1979–2010 by Shiraz Durrani

Shiraz Durrani presents a powerful reflection on librarianship as a tool for social change, drawing from experiences in Kenya and Britain over three decades. The book challenges the idea of libraries as neutral spaces, arguing instead that they play an active role in education, empowerment, and political awareness. It’s a unique and thought-provoking work that connects information access with justice and transformation. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you’ll learn

• The role of libraries in social and political change
• How information access shapes power and knowledge
• The evolution of librarianship in Kenya and Britain
• The relationship between education, activism, and information
• Why libraries are not neutral institutions

Who should read the book

• Librarians, educators, and information professionals
• Students of library and information science
• Activists and advocates for knowledge access
• Anyone interested in education, media, and social change

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