The case for books past, present, and future / Robert Darnton.
| Author/creator | Darnton, Robert |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : PublicAffairs, |
| Description | xxx, 219 p. ; 21 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Google and the new digital future -- Google and the future of books -- The information landscape -- The future of libraries -- Lost and found in cyberspace -- E-books and old books -- Gutenberg-e -- Open access -- A paean to paper -- The importance of being bibliographical -- The mysteries of reading -- What is the history of books? |
| Review | "The era of the printed book is at a crossroad. E-readers are flooding the market, books are available to read on cell phones, and companies such as Google, Amazon, and Apple are competing to command near monopolistic positions as sellers and dispensers of digital information. Is the printed book resilient enough to survive the digital revolution, or will it become obsolete? In this lasting collection of essays, Robert Darnton--an intellectual pioneer in the field of this history of the book--lends unique authority to the life, role, and legacy of the book in society."--P. 4 of cover. |
| General note | "With a new chapter on Google and the digital future"--Cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-208) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2010283902 |
| ISBN | 9781586489021 pbk. |
| ISBN | 9781586488260 |
| ISBN | 1586488260 |
| ISBN | 158648902X |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |