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Author Noble, Safiya Umoja, author.

Title Algorithms of oppression : how search engines reinforce racism / Safiya Umoja Noble
Published New York : New York University Press, [2018]
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Description 1 online resource (xv, 229 pages) : illustrations
Contents Introduction: the power of algorithms -- A society, searching -- Searching for Black girls -- Searching for people and communities -- Searching for protections from search engines -- The future of knowledge in the public -- The future of information culture -- Conclusion: algorithms of oppression -- Epilogue
Summary "In Algorithms of Oppression, Safiya Umoja Noble challenges the idea that search engines like Google offer an equal playing field for all forms of ideas, identities, and activities. Data discrimination is a real social problem. Noble argues that the combination of private interests in promoting certain sites, along with the monopoly status of a relatively small number of Internet search engines, leads to a biased set of search algorithms that privilege whiteness and discriminate against people of color, especially women of color. Through an analysis of textual and media searches as well as extensive research on paid online advertising, Noble exposes a culture of racism and sexism in the way discoverability is created online. As search engines and their related companies grow in importance--operating as a source for email, a major vehicle for primary and secondary school learning, and beyond--understanding and reversing these disquieting trends and discriminatory practices are of utmost importance."--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-217) and index
Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 06, 2018)
SUBJECT Google. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr2003021731
Google fast
Subject Internet searching -- Social aspects
Computer algorithms -- Social aspects
Search engines -- Sociological aspects
Discrimination.
Bias
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- General.
Computers and IT.
Discrimination
Algorithmus
Diskriminierung
Google
Suchmaschine
Computers and IT.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781479833641
1479833649
Other Titles How search engines reinforce racism