A Textbook Case for Low-Cost Books

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2010-07-04
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This article argues that colleges and universities can act to reduce the costs of textbooks for their students by doing three things. First, encourage and embrace textbook rental programs. Second, establish metrics for textbook costs and goals for their reduction. Finally, set up an investment fund that would allow faculty members, programs, and departments to acquire or create alternative content.

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Lewis, David W. “A Textbook Case for Low-Cost Books.” Chronicle of Higher Education. July 4, 2010. Online only. Available at: http://chronicle.com/article/A-Textbook-Case-for-Low-Cost/66117/
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