Who's to Blame for the High Cost of Textbooks?

.... My first time in a college bookstore was my first day on campus in the
fall of 2004. I walked into the bookstore expecting to buy my books and
move on with my life. When I saw the long line I was a bit discouraged, but
I remained calm. Taking in the unfamiliar surroundings, I made my way to
the back of the store where I noticed that everyone seemed to be in a
frenzy. Students with bulging eyes, flushed faces, and sweaty hands pushed
through the crammed store in order to grab the "best" books. ...

Read all of James Beach's guest commentary on the skyrocketing cost of
college textbooks at:

http://irascibleprofessor.com/comments-03-18-05.htm

Sincerely,

Dr. Mark H. Shapiro
Editor and Publisher
The Irascible Professor
http://irascibleprofessor.com