John G. Palfrey Livres

An essential guide for parents navigating the new frontier of hyper-connected kids

The first generation of 'Digital Natives' are coming of age. In this book leading Internet and technology experts offer a sociological portrait of these young people, who can seem, even to those merely a generation older, both extraordinarily sophisticated and strangeley narrow.

How the essential democratic values of diversity and free expression can coexist on campus.

Founding chairman of the Digital Public Library of America John Palfrey explains how libraries can survive and flourish in a digital world.

The most enduring change wrought by the digital revolution is neither the new business models nor the new search algorithms, but rather the massive generation gap between those who were born digital and those who were not. The first generation of "digital natives"--children who were born into and raised in the digital world--is now coming of age, and soon our world will be reshaped in their image. Our economy, our cultural life, even the shape of our family life will be forever transformed. But who are these digital natives? How are they different from older generations, and what is the world they're creating going to look like? Based on original research and advancing new theories, the authors explore a broad range of issues, from the highly philosophical to the purely practical.--From publisher description.

This collection of sermons addresses the issue of intemperance, or excessive drinking, and its impact on individuals and society. Through a biblical lens, the author offers insights into the causes and consequences of intemperance, and provides guidance on how to avoid and overcome this destructive habit. The book is an important source for anyone interested in the history of temperance movements in the United States.

Originally published in 1845, this reprint captures the essence of its time, offering readers a glimpse into the historical context and themes prevalent in the mid-19th century. The book features rich language and insights that reflect the social and cultural dynamics of the era, making it a valuable resource for those interested in historical literature. Its enduring relevance and unique perspective continue to resonate with contemporary audiences.

Most managers leave intellectual property issues to the legal department, unaware that an organization's intellectual property can help accomplish a range of management goals, from accessing new markets to improving existing products to generating new revenue streams. In this book, intellectual property expert and Harvard Law School professor John Palfrey offers a short briefing on intellectual property strategy for corporate managers and nonprofit administrators. Palfrey argues for strategies that go beyond the traditional highly restrictive "sword and shield" approach, suggesting that flexibility and creativity are essential to a profitable long-term intellectual property strategy--especially in an era of changing attitudes about media. Intellectual property, writes Palfrey, should be considered a key strategic asset class. Almost every organization has an intellectual property portfolio of some value and therefore the need for an intellectual property strategy. A brand, for example, is an important form of intellectual property, as is any information managed and produced by an organization. Palfrey identifies the essential areas of intellectual property--patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret--and describes strategic approaches to each in a variety of organizational contexts, based on four basic steps. The most innovative organizations employ multiple intellectual property approaches, depending on the situation, asking hard, context-specific questions. By doing so, they achieve both short- and long-term benefits while positioning themselves for success in the global information economy