The last best place on the internet a human history of Wikipedia

A playful and provocative exploration of mighty Wikipedia: how it was built, why it thrived, and what we lose as its ideals disintegrate. One of the keystone inventions of the twenty-first century, Wikipedia is the largest repository of human knowledge ever made, with editions in 343 languages, read...

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Main Author: Cooke, Richard (Journalist) (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : W. W. Norton & Company, [2026]
Edition:First edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • Part One- Collective memories and abandoned cathedrals: What is Wikipedia?
  • Part Two- Patterns and links: Where did Wikipedia come from?
  • Part Three- The last best place on the internet: Whay does Wikipedia work?
  • Part Four- A sprawling hellscape: The struggle for Wikipedia
  • Part Five: The last encyclopedia: The future of Wikipedia.