Technology and Books for All

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lebert, Marie

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Technology and Books for All" by Marie Lebert is a scientific publication written in the early 21st century. The book discusses the impact of technology on the availability and dissemination of literature, exploring significant milestones in digital publishing and online access to books from the late 20th century onwards. This work aims to provide insights into how advancements in technology have transformed the landscape of reading and publishing, emphasizing free access to knowledge. At the start of the book, the author introduces key milestones from the late 1960s to the early 2000s, highlighting events like the birth of Project Gutenberg, the invention of the web, and the establishment of digital libraries. The opening portion elaborates on how these innovations began to change our understanding of literature and access to educational resources. Key figures, such as Michael Hart and Tim Berners-Lee, contribute thoughts on the implications of these technologies, setting the stage for a deeper examination of how digital access is reshaping our culture and the realm of knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-10-29