Study Questions

  • What was the impact of the printing press? What role did it have in bringing about social change?
  • Comparing printed books and e-books, what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
  • How is the long tail impacting publishers, authors, booksellers, and readers?
  • Should local communities be allowed to ban books? Explain why or why not.
  • Should parents and guardians have a say in what their children read in public schools? Explain why or why not.