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# Google Books

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Take an inside peek inside one of Google's most controversial projects

Who knew books could cause such a fuss?

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Dec 22nd 2013, 5:30 PM

Google says book-scanning project is 'not a substitute' for books

The internet giant says Google Books isn’t meant to replace books entirely, as it defends a copyright claim against authors.

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Jul 27th 2012, 8:19 PM

Google library project blocked by US court

New York court says the deal would have given Google an unfair competitive advantage.

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Mar 23rd 2011, 12:50 PM