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'''An Encyclopedia, Not an Experiment in Democracy: Wikipedia Biographies, Authorship, and the Wikipedia Subject''' - scientific work related to [[Wikipedia quality]] published in 2015, written by [[Pamela Graham]].
 
'''An Encyclopedia, Not an Experiment in Democracy: Wikipedia Biographies, Authorship, and the Wikipedia Subject''' - scientific work related to [[Wikipedia quality]] published in 2015, written by [[Pamela Graham]].
  
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
 
Wikipedia biography is a culturally significant, yet overlooked form of digital life narrative. Through an examination of [[Wikipedia]]’s policies and discussion forums, and a number of its most popular and controversial biographies, this essay explores the politics of biographical practice and representation on the site.
 
Wikipedia biography is a culturally significant, yet overlooked form of digital life narrative. Through an examination of [[Wikipedia]]’s policies and discussion forums, and a number of its most popular and controversial biographies, this essay explores the politics of biographical practice and representation on the site.

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An Encyclopedia, Not an Experiment in Democracy: Wikipedia Biographies, Authorship, and the Wikipedia Subject
Authors
Pamela Graham
Publication date
2015
DOI
10.1353/bio.2015.0023
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An Encyclopedia, Not an Experiment in Democracy: Wikipedia Biographies, Authorship, and the Wikipedia Subject - scientific work related to Wikipedia quality published in 2015, written by Pamela Graham.

Overview

Wikipedia biography is a culturally significant, yet overlooked form of digital life narrative. Through an examination of Wikipedia’s policies and discussion forums, and a number of its most popular and controversial biographies, this essay explores the politics of biographical practice and representation on the site.