Synopses & Reviews
Search & Destroy tells the other side of the Google story. It is an investigative book based on over 700 documents and verbatim quotes from Google executives. It critically examines Google's business practices, mission and unprecedented power over information access and the digital economy. The author argues that Google infringes copyrights, uses its free products to track users, and dominates the Web. He concludes by recommending steps to defend online privacy, property, security and competition.
Synopsis
In SEARCH & DESTROY, Scott Cleland scrutinizes Google's actions and political agenda. He argues that Google uses its free products to track, profile, and manipulate users. Cleland explains how Google uses its “Don't Be Evil” slogan to excuse unethical business practices. And he discusses where Google is leading us, why we don't want to go there, and how we can prevent it.