For college textbooks, newer — and pricier — isn’t always better
Faculty at many colleges and universities, however, said they are becoming more aware that many students can’t afford to buy all of the books they’re assigned and that it could be a barrier to completing their education. “The goal in every professor’s mind is getting the best material and the best book to provide a quality education,” said Samuel Dunietz, a research and policy analyst for the American Assn. of University Professors. “But I think they are becoming more mindful that it’s a potential obstacle to getting a quality education if a student doesn’t have the money and they just may not buy the books.”
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by Carla Rivera, The Los Angeles Times.