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Digitization's double-edged sword on knowledge access.
If you're fascinated by how technology reshapes our interaction with knowledge, "The Great Digitization and the Quest to Know Everything" could be a real eye-opener for you. Lucien Polastron offers a critical perspective on the digital transformation of books, highlighting both its remarkable benefits and its potential dangers. As we navigate this brave new world, Polastron's cautionary insights could help you appreciate the nuanced implications of the digitized word.
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The Great Digitization and the Quest to Know Everything
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ISBN: 9781594772436
Authors:
Lucien X. Polastron
Publisher: Inner Traditions
Date of Publication: 2009-03-02
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Social Justice,
History,
Personal Development,
Inspirational,
Politics,
Economics,
Education,
Social Issues
Goodreads rating: 3.71
(rated by 7 readers)
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Examines the pitfalls, perils, and promises offered by the digitization of books. Reveals the danger digitized books pose to the idea of "free" reading and poses important questions society should consider before embracing this new world. The digitization of books enables access to knowledge in remote locations but also brings forth new challenges regarding the quality and authenticity of information. The shift to virtual libraries is transforming the nature of reading, raising legal and ethical concerns. Despite the benefits of easy access, there are risks of commercial exploitation that may jeopardize the concept of "free" reading. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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