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Old 02-26-2011, 03:03 PM   #48
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Originally Posted by carld View Post
Ebooks aren't necessarily a luxury. I can't read very well except for large print books or ereaders, so it's either ebooks or large print's limited selection.
How does one define "luxury"?

Neither ebooks nor pbooks help to form the foundation for Maslow's hierarchy of needs. I'm not saying that literature has no place within the hierarchy; certainly, a good book can go a long way in fulfilling the need for esteem and self-actualization.

Nonetheless, we really are privileged in our ability to pick and choose how we go about meeting these needs. Simply having the opportunity to choose between a large print book and an ebook really is a luxury in the grand scheme of things.
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