Taking Sides on the Future of the Book.

Cox, Richard J.

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ERIC Number: EJ539657

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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Taking Sides on the Future of the Book.

Cox, Richard J.

American Libraries, v28 n2 p52-55 Feb 1997

Examines the future of the printed book in the evolving Information Age. Presents conflicting views on information technology in selected works. Discusses the importance of educators' encouraging student reflection on the nature of information and knowledge in society and on the future of the book--printed artifact or electronic and virtual document. (AEF)

Descriptors: Authors, Books, Change, Critical Thinking, Electronic Text, Futures (of Society), Information Technology, Printed Materials, Publications, Reading Materials, Technological Advancement

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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