Google & the Future of Books
The report discusses the implications of Google's book digitization project and its settlement with authors and publishers on the future of access to knowledge.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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The New York Review Of Books |
| Authors: | Robert Darnton |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method used in the report involves historical analysis, legal examination of the Google settlement, and a discussion of the potential future implications of the digitization of books.
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Key Insights
The report by Robert Darnton examines the settlement between Google and authors/publishers over copyright infringement claims due to Google's book digitization efforts. It explores the potential consequences for the future of books, access to information, and the public good. Darnton reflects on the Enlightenment's vision of knowledge dissemination and contrasts it with the current situation, where private interests could overshadow public access to digitized literary works. He raises concerns about a potential monopoly by Google over digitized content and the implications for research libraries, authors' rights, and the broader public. The report also touches on historical perspectives, the evolution of copyright law, and the need for a balance between private profit and public welfare.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | access to knowledge | authors | authors' rights | books | copyright | digitization | enlightenment | futures | google | monopoly | public good | publishers | research libraries | settlement