The Downfall Of Books- writedeal.com

Mar 31st 10 Posted by Jim Mavish in Copywriting

The Downfall Of Books

More and more people are choosing the internet as a source for information over books. This has been happening for some time already.

People are opting to just boot up their computers and search for information online instead of going on a trip to the local library. Many people are satisfied with the information that can be found online. Does this shift in our information resources spell out the end of the book era?

In my opinion, no it does not. The fact of the matter is that there are just too many academics who rely heavily upon books, in their studies and chosen careers, to let books die out overnight.

Ask any university or college student and they would gladly tell you that their teachers want reliable sources of where they got their information. If the student told them they used a random website as a source that would be unacceptable.

It is pretty easy in today’s world to own and operate a website. Anyone can claim to be an expert on any field. And with a good marketing strategy in place, a little luck, and possibly some payment, their sites can become top Google links.

The site may look nice, it may look reliable, and the person to whom the words belong may seem very knowledgeable. But who is to say they are truly an expert? These sites are not regulated, and there may not be anyone checking the facts they state.

Books, while not infallible, are generally written by accredited experts in the field. Their facts have been checked and reviewed, often many times. With a book it is easier to weed out the good from the bad, and direct other people to the good resources.

For these reasons, as well as the people who, like myself, just love the feel of a good novel between their hands, I do not think books will be forgotten any time soon. As a book person, my only hope is for the future generations, that they may grow to appreciate the importance of books, as many of us already do.

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