Editor's Summary

16 March 2006

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Whatever the long-term effects of Google and its like on the traditional publishing industry, in the short term it means more books. Like the pair reviewed this week, covering the maths, business models and cultural impact of the search giants.

Books and ArtsThe world at your fingertips

The rise of the Internet search engine Google as guardian, gate-keeper and guide to a wealth of information.

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