American publishers deny textbook 'rip-off' claims.

The article reports that the Association of American Publishers has denied accusations from a U.S. public advocacy group that publishers are ripping off students by artificially inflating the cost of textbooks and related material. In a new report, the State Public Interest Research Groups said that...

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Publicado en:Bookseller no. 5165; p. 10
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Bookseller Media Ltd 2/11/2005
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Sumario:The article reports that the Association of American Publishers has denied accusations from a U.S. public advocacy group that publishers are ripping off students by artificially inflating the cost of textbooks and related material. In a new report, the State Public Interest Research Groups said that publishers used "gimmicks" to drive up prices, including updating textbooks too often, bundling unnecessary items such as workbooks or compact discs with the books and charging U.S. students more than overseas customers for the same material.