Benkler Y. The Wealth of Networks

How social production transforms markets and freedom. — Yale University Press New Haven and London, 2006. — 515 p."'An ambitious attempt to understand how the internet is changing society. The book draws on a staggering array of disciplines: from graph theory to economics, law to political science. But Benkler's breadth is not at the expense of depth. He never falls for easy, superficial conclusions. His writing is clear and readable. This is an important book. " Paul Miller, Financial Times Magazine 'New networks offer a glimpse of the new polity and the ancient regime is struggling to prevent its birth. The Wealth of Networks is a reveille for netizens. Few are unaware that this sector is undergoing transformation, and Benkler's identification of major forces at work is important and enlightening. ' Paul Duguid, Times Literary Supplement 'That the internet is changing society is understood. Less appreciated is how society is changing the internet. In this respect, Benkler's work masterfully explains the political and economic forces at play, their promises and their threats. Ultimately, his contribution is to shift our view of the network from the individual to the ad-hoc group. For this, his book is of lasting significance. ' New Statesman"The Networked Information Economy.
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