Open AccessIsotype Visualizations. A Chance for Participation & Civic Education
Author(s) -
Eva Mayr,
Günther Schreder
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
ejournal of edemocracy and open government
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.135
H-Index - 1
ISSN - 2075-9517
DOI - 10.29379/jedem.v6i2.301
Subject(s) - relevance (law) , isotype , visualization , public education , data science , sociology , computer science , mathematics education , political science , psychology , medicine , artificial intelligence , public administration , immunology , law , antibody , monoclonal antibody
In the 1920s, Otto Neurath proposed a method for pictorial statistics called “Isotype”. The Isotype pictorial statistics were intended to educate the broad public and enable them to participate in society. This method is reviewed with respect to its relevance and potential for information visualization nowadays. Though some aspects are outdated, the basic approach has still potential for information visualization and civic education. Possible new media applications are presented and their impact for civic education and participation is discussed.