The issue of Google Book Search, 'fair use' and the battle between publishers and Google is but part of the story.
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49947
Some pundits actually have it that Google's efforts will permanently alter the position of the book - the foundation of the past 500 years of
Western culture - as well as having very serious implications for education, its delivery methods, and the nature of 'information' vs. 'education and learning'.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2092-2557653,00.html
Those of us who are in our late 40s and up will not have to worry so much. But those currently in primary school will surely feel the effects during the course of their schooling (including university) life. Should we be afraid? Is attempting to stop Google like trying to 'part the waters'? Time will tell...
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49947
Some pundits actually have it that Google's efforts will permanently alter the position of the book - the foundation of the past 500 years of
Western culture - as well as having very serious implications for education, its delivery methods, and the nature of 'information' vs. 'education and learning'.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2092-2557653,00.html
Those of us who are in our late 40s and up will not have to worry so much. But those currently in primary school will surely feel the effects during the course of their schooling (including university) life. Should we be afraid? Is attempting to stop Google like trying to 'part the waters'? Time will tell...
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