Critical InfoVis: Exploring the Politics of Visualization

TitleCritical InfoVis: Exploring the Politics of Visualization
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsDörk, Marian, Patrick Feng, Christopher Collins, and Sheelagh Carpendale
Conference NameCHI EA '13
PublisherACM
Conference LocationNew York, NY, USA
ISBN Number978-1-4503-1952-2
Abstract

As information visualization is increasingly used to raise awareness about social issues, difficult questions arise about the power of visualization. So far the research community has not given sufficient thought to how values and assumptions pervade information visualization. Taking engaging visualizations as a starting point, we outline a critical approach that promotes disclosure, plurality, contingency, and empowerment. Based on this approach, we pose some challenges and opportunities for visualization researchers and practitioners.

URLhttp://doi.acm.org/10.1145/2468356.2468739
DOI10.1145/2468356.2468739
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