Electronic Readers and Books

The appearance of the electronic book necessitates an examination of this new nomadic object as to its definition, its nature and its uses, under analysis from diverse perspectives: the ergonomics of reading this apparatus, that of the technical device itself, its possibilities for research and annotation of the text, the constraints of available publications, the possibility of loan and copy, and questions of cost. What unforeseen situations will confront its users? The electronic book signifies a revolution in reading, in the relationship with books on the personal, societal and economic levels. Beyond the revolution in reading, the coming of the electronic book quietly opens the way for new forms of writing and publishing.
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