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Originally Posted by BWinmill
It is far easier for governments to create or distribute books. Printed books require considerable resources to create and distribute. This is a huge problem in remote areas, where heavy books may have to be flown in.
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The place is too remote to deliver books by truck or by ship, yet they have internet connectivity, a network and electricity to charge the readers? Seriously?
Additionally, books can be printed locally, generating revenue and jobs. Kindles and other ebook readers cost hard currency and create jobs in China.