Are Books Obsolete?

The article examines financial challenges faced by the publishing industry and their effect on print books. The environmental impact of traditional book publishing and manufacture is explored, including the effect on trees, energy consumption, and waste production. Environmental steps publishers can...

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Publicado en:Sojourners Magazine Vol. 38; no. 5; pp. 34 - 40
Autor principal: MARSH, MOLLY
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Sojourners May2009
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