Section II: E-books
People
read, did so, and will continue reading. And just like any other items, books
have also undergone modifications. First, they were on a bark and papyrus, then
- on the skin and paper, and now we are in a hold of such unique feature as electronic
book.
What
brought us another cycle of books?
On
the one hand, a positive moment of transition to the e-book is clear. If you
look at the students, the first thing that catches your eye - it's a little kid
with a huge backpack full of books. PocketBook device can replace almost all
the tutorials that are in the backpack, and weighs only up to 0.5 kg. All
course materials, including reference books and dictionaries are now always at
hand.
However
with an arrival of this new technology, a debate had also come. We have become
accustomed to trust marketing claims about the safety of their products. So
many parents who are concerned about the health of their children, care about one
of the important questions - What the impact screen reading of these electronic
devices makes on the human body?
Scientists
in Germany have found that reading through a variety of gadgets allows a person
to absorb more readable information. Also the process of reading, according to
researchers, appears to be faster. But U.S. scientists have come to the
conclusion that in order for a student to concentrate better on reading, it is
best to use most simple readers. These gadgets do not get a student distracted
by pictures and allow focusing on the content of the book.
As
a result of research carried out by scientists it was found that convenience
and simplicity of e-books have led to the fact that today in the U.S. and
Europe readers are gradually being introduced to a school life. Some
educational institutions have begun experiments to replace old textbooks with
electronic format.
From
a medical point of view, it is certain that it is best to read the paper
editions - books, newspapers, magazines. The human eye is more receptive to the
information printed on paper than the one that shines on a computer monitor or
laptop. Speed of reading paper carrier higher and the eyes do not get tired
as quickly. Except the strong physiological reasons, there are many other
factors that favour a reading of printed material. Particularly, it is a worth
of the book, which some call a "source of knowledge". Everyone knows
that the best gift is a book. As a rule, in books is printed a serious,
necessary and a "smart" work. Before the book is bound, a manuscript
is checked by editors after which the experts write their reviews. All this
minimizes the risk of getting "rubbish and nonsense" in a book
turnover.
As
for the Internet, here anyone can publish their work and their thoughts on the
vast World Wide Web. The adequacy and competence of these no one checks, so
there is no benefit in this. Books, especially classical literature, written by
a beautiful, interesting, competent and rich language, they create and carry
smart appropriate thoughts. In addition, the book can be read at home and at
work, in transport and at rest, sitting, standing, lying down.
Similar
experiments horrified ophthalmologists who claim there is a need to conduct
research aimed at the identification and assessment of the negative effects of
e-book reader for a child. But is there really a harm from reading electronic
versions? The below are presented its pros and cons of e-books over a printed
version.
In
favour:
1. Environmentalists
assert louder and louder about the tremendous amount of trees cut down every
year for us to enjoy publications where E- books do not require the destruction
of forests.
2. We
do not need to go to the bookstore or the library, which works according to
schedule. We can buy, download, and start reading electronic texts within minutes,
without leaving the comfortable chair.
3. Ebooks
take a little space hence we do not need the space for the ample library. An
e-book can store hundreds and thousands of books.
4. An
e-book is portable and compact so we can carry an entire library with us, for
example maps, guides and other useful information that we need on holidays.
5. An
e-book has an interactive table of contents or search feature that allows you
instantly jump to a chapter of interest.
6. Fonts
in Ebooks can be changed, which makes it more comfortable for people with sight
implications.
7. With
additional software, you can convert the text material in an audio book.
8. Depending
on the device, some books can be read in low light or even in complete
darkness.
9. A
large share of e-books is available online for free.
Against:
1. Manufacturing,
operation and recycling Ebooks also negatively affect the environment.
2. Not
all books are available in electronic form.
3. E-books
over the time should be copied or converted, because the format is not
universal, and printed books remain readable for many years.
4. Ebooks
cannot provide visual appeal. They do not provide the physical sensation of covers,
paper, rustling pages.
5. toy-books
for babies, which are given at the early stage of childhood, cannot be
presented in electronic form.
6. Printed
book does not require recharging, and the battery powered electronic needs.
7. E-book
is more susceptible to damage from a fall or impact than printed one.
8. The
cost of e-book far exceeds the cost of printing, however electronic book will
pay for itself quickly as printed books nowadays have become not a cheap
pleasure too.
9. An
old book has a great historical significance; it may be in one piece.
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