EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 14 MIN
Why U.S. Students Can’t Just Photocopy Textbooks—And What They Do Instead (Powered by Avonetics.com)
from Curious Minds Unplugged · host Curious Minds Unplugged
Discover the shocking reasons behind the skyrocketing cost of textbooks in the U.S. and why photocopying isn’t the easy fix it seems. From publisher tactics like mandatory online codes and frequent new editions to professors assigning their own books for profit, students are caught in a costly cycle. Learn how savvy students are finding workarounds, from hunting down free PDFs to using older editions, and why legal and institutional barriers keep photocopying from going mainstream. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.
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Discover the shocking reasons behind the skyrocketing cost of textbooks in the U.S. and why photocopying isn’t the easy fix it seems. From publisher tactics like mandatory online codes and frequent new editions to professors assigning their own books for profit, students are caught in a costly cycle. Learn how savvy students are finding workarounds, from hunting down free PDFs to using older editions, and why legal and institutional barriers keep photocopying from going mainstream. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.
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