The emancipatory role of information and communication technology: A case study of internet content filtering within Iran

F Shirazi - Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in …, 2010 - emerald.com
Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of internet filtering, and its
impact on marginalized groups including non‐governmental organizations, female activists …

The impact of ICT expansion on promoting democracy and economic freedom in the middle east (1995-2005)

F Shirazi - 2010 - open.uct.ac.za
The PhD study has found that ICT expansion has positively influenced democratic freedom,
information sharing and dissemination and provides a public sphere for discourse among …