The way we think about information has changed dramatically in recent years. Data flows across the planet at the speed of light via the Internet, and people establish whole new identities online. The new digital world has also introduced a wide array of controversies. Questions surrounding net neutrality, privacy, copyright, and censorship fill today's headlines. Essential Library of the Information Age features compelling text, well-chosen photographs, and extensive back matter, providing a balanced view of these contentious issues. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.