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Originally Posted by carld
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.
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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.