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E-BOOKS vs. PRINTED BOOKS
I first encountered an e-book illegally. I noticed my colleagues reading the latest Harry Potter online. I bought my copy, but I did wonder about the quality of experience my colleagues had, while reading the same book. Today, legal editions of e-books are available at the click of a mouse. And there's dinky- looking hardware, rather like the iPod, called an e-book reader that uses rapidly changing technology to let you read books in digital format and online mags and newspapers.
But newspapers and magazines still exist widely and so do regular books. However, as technology becomes accessible to many, reading too might be set to change. Take for example, music-iPod owners seldom buy CDs and in the Internet age, reference libraries, once a must-have research access point, are almost things of the past. They do exist - thank God for that- but the ease and convenience of accessing information on the Internet has made encyclopaedia look a bit like dinosaurs.
In his essay, 'The Battle to Define the Future of the Book in the Digital World', writer Clifford Lynch argues: "The printed word, and particularly its manifestation in the book, holds a very special and privileged place in our culture and our society. As we think about the migration of authoring to the digital medium, the book - rather than other cultural products such as musical works - should be the benchmark against which we measure and test our assumptions and beliefs about the roles and uses of intellectual property in the new environment." He goes on to add, "The most compelling case for e-books as relatively literal of the printed book is based on greater convenience and ubiquity of access, and somewhat enhanced use. The case of digital books broadly, as new genres of works, is about more effective communication of ideas, enhanced teaching and learning, and renewed creativity... Let us welcome the journey and be open to many destinations; we will find treasures and wonderful surprises along the way."
When Guttenberg invented the printing press, perhaps people lamented the loss of an oral tradition! And so it is with e-books and printing-maybe there will be less damage, vandalism and less destruction of books from floods and fire! And we might be on to something really exciting!
Answer the following questions:-
1. list any 4 advantages that e book have over printed books.
2. "Let us wlecomw the journey " which journey is Clifford Lynch talking about in 3rd paragraph
3. which 'tradition' does the writer fear to lose with the increased popularity of 'ebooks'
E-BOOKS vs. PRINTED BOOKS
I first encountered an e-book illegally. I noticed my colleagues reading the latest Harry Potter online. I bought my copy, but I did wonder about the quality of experience my colleagues had, while reading the same book. Today, legal editions of e-books are available at the click of a mouse. And there's dinky- looking hardware, rather like the iPod, called an e-book reader that uses rapidly changing technology to let you read books in digital format and online mags and newspapers.
But newspapers and magazines still exist widely and so do regular books. However, as technology becomes accessible to many, reading too might be set to change. Take for example, music-iPod owners seldom buy CDs and in the Internet age, reference libraries, once a must-have research access point, are almost things of the past. They do exist - thank God for that- but the ease and convenience of accessing information on the Internet has made encyclopaedia look a bit like dinosaurs.
In his essay, 'The Battle to Define the Future of the Book in the Digital World', writer Clifford Lynch argues: "The printed word, and particularly its manifestation in the book, holds a very special and privileged place in our culture and our society. As we think about the migration of authoring to the digital medium, the book - rather than other cultural products such as musical works - should be the benchmark against which we measure and test our assumptions and beliefs about the roles and uses of intellectual property in the new environment." He goes on to add, "The most compelling case for e-books as relatively literal of the printed book is based on greater convenience and ubiquity of access, and somewhat enhanced use. The case of digital books broadly, as new genres of works, is about more effective communication of ideas, enhanced teaching and learning, and renewed creativity... Let us welcome the journey and be open to many destinations; we will find treasures and wonderful surprises along the way."
When Guttenberg invented the printing press, perhaps people lamented the loss of an oral tradition! And so it is with e-books and printing-maybe there will be less damage, vandalism and less destruction of books from floods and fire! And we might be on to something really exciting!
Answer the following questions:-
1. list any 4 advantages that e book have over printed books.
2. "Let us wlecomw the journey " which journey is Clifford Lynch talking about in 3rd paragraph
3. which 'tradition' does the writer fear to lose with the increased popularity of 'ebooks'
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1. Four advantages that e-books have over printed books are:
a. Convenience and accessibility: E-books can be easily downloaded and accessed instantly from anywhere with an internet connection. They can be stored in a single device and carried around conveniently.
b. Portability: E-books eliminate the need to carry physical books. With an e-book reader or a smartphone, multiple books can be stored and accessed in a lightweight device.
c. Searchability and ease of navigation: E-books offer search functions, allowing users to quickly find specific information or keywords within the text. They also provide bookmarks and table of contents for easy navigation.
d. Space-saving and environmentally friendly: E-books do not require physical storage space like bookshelves. Additionally, they eliminate the need for paper production, reducing environmental impact.
2. In the third paragraph, Clifford Lynch is talking about the journey of the migration of authoring to the digital medium, particularly the transition from printed books to e-books. He suggests embracing this journey and being open to the various possibilities and outcomes that it may bring.
3. The writer fears losing the oral tradition with the increased popularity of e-books. The reference to Guttenberg inventing the printing press and the loss of the oral tradition suggests that the writer recognizes the potential decline of storytelling and the cultural significance associated with the oral transmission of knowledge and stories.