Self-study
P1
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Other's Prediction ·
Internet will replace physical books
Author's Prediction ·
Physical books will not be replaced; instead will be printed on demand at point of sale
This could also be the author's main point. Will read rest of passage with this hypothesis in mind.
P2
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Prediction ·
Reduces costs
Printing on demand means no need for physical inventory which also reduces shipping and display costs.
Prediction ·
Will challenge traditional publishing
Because of superior economics and convenience for customers.
P3
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Prediction ·
Authors (of the books) will have larger profit share
This would be a consequence of eliminating the costs mentioned in the previous paragraph.
Prediction ·
Traditional publishing houses will miss this opportunity
Start up digital publishing firms will capture this opportunity. Traditional publishing will have to adjust.
Generalization ·
This pattern is common when a new economic model displaces an old on
Passage Style
Single position
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a
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Not supported. There’s no evidence literary tastes will change or that it will cause transition to the digital model.
b
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Not supported. The author doesn’t identify the ease of keeping books in print as the “primary” factor in acceptance of the digital model.
c
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The author doesn’t suggest that there’s marketing strategies will “ensure” acceptance of the digital model.
e
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The author doesn’t suggest widespread “familiarity” with new information storage ways will be the “primary” reason for acceptance. The level of familiarity people have with new technology is not something the author comments on or identifies as a reason people will change to the digital model.