Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
456
Language
English
Published
Mar 25, 2016
Publisher
MIT Press
ISBN-10
0262029901
ISBN-13
9780262029902
Description
This collection brings together key writings by Peter Suber and Robert Darnton that champion the concept of open access to research materials. Spanning nearly a decade, these selected pieces illuminate the importance of making scientific knowledge freely available to the public and the potential it holds for transforming academia and society.
The authors delve into the far-reaching implications of open access, addressing both the benefits and challenges it presents within the scholarly community. Readers will find a compelling argument for the democratization of knowledge, as well as insights into the evolving landscape of publishing in a digital age. Through their thought-provoking analysis, Suber and Darnton advocate for a system where knowledge is not confined by paywalls but is accessible to all.
The authors delve into the far-reaching implications of open access, addressing both the benefits and challenges it presents within the scholarly community. Readers will find a compelling argument for the democratization of knowledge, as well as insights into the evolving landscape of publishing in a digital age. Through their thought-provoking analysis, Suber and Darnton advocate for a system where knowledge is not confined by paywalls but is accessible to all.
Genres
Philosophy