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Originally Posted by stickybuns
Please don't blame the instructors. We don't receive any kickbacks from the publisher/bookstore, and we would LOVE to save you money so long as we can maintain the quality of your education.
The publishers will only supply the newest edition to our college bookstore, so if there are not enough used copies in-stock, we are required to select the newest edition. I've attempted to have the course readings (all public domain) hosted online only to be told by the college administration that I must select a textbook from a pre-approved list--a textbook containing the exact same public domain essays that I wanted to host online.
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Are students required to only buy from the college bookstore? I would think that if their are copies easily available elsewhere the student should have a choice if that is not the case. Nothing to do with you or the other instructors I am sure although a long term instructor can have more than a little influence.
I am sure the administrators have good motives, but good bookstore revenue probably makes them look good on the annual report.
Helen