Will E-books change the world?
Open Access
- 1 October 2001
- journal article
- Published by University of Illinois Libraries in First Monday
- Vol. 6 (10)
- https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v6i10.891
Abstract
This paper argues that the evolution of e-book technology is related to the penetrating impact of networks and information technology on society. It defines the concept of e-book and describes some aspects of e-book technology. By focusing on book production processes, the paper examines what probable consequences the development of e-books and a global network economy will have for publishers and book industries. E-books, along with other electronic formats, will trigger major changes as the digital products and distribution channels will force the logic of the network economy on the book publishing industry.Keywords
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