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This paper explains how printed books represent far more than mere information or `texts' for those who read them. The availability of a great variety of materials from the Internet does not mean, automatically, that the printed book will become obsolete. Apart from practical considerations mentioned in this paper, much of the ongoing demand for books from the conventional publishing industry can be more cultural than economic. For many readers, there is a certain ritual to owning or borrowing, and reading a book, in conventional form, as opposed to merely downloading its contents from the Internet.

Tags:canada, e, books, printindustry

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This paper argues that modern-day students are less likely to read books for stimulation then in previous times. The author argues that television and the internet have replaced books as a source of information, when faced with a choice between reading a book for pleasure or watching television, they will choose the latter. The author argues that books will always exist, but due to the advances in technology, their importance has been in a steady decline.

From the Paper
"People of my generation have grown up on television, CD players, videogames, and most recently, computers and the Internet. With all these graphic-intensive, interactive alternative forms of entertainment available to students, it is no wonder why they are less likely to pick up a book to enlighten themselves when they can accomplish much of the same with much less effort and thinking involved."

Tags:books, mediation, internet, computers, encyclopedia, reference, television, entertainment

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This paper reviews and describes five different famed and respected children's books, each of them being an award winner. First, general information is given about each book. Then each book is summarized. This is followed by a discussion of issues involving characterization, such as first or third person, and how the characters grow. The question of whether stereotyping is present is also discussed. In the conclusion possible school lessons are given.

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"The first book is a children's historical fiction piece entitled My Brother Sam Is Dead. It was written in 1974 by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier, and published by Simon & Schuster Books. It was the recipient of a Newbery Honor award. The main characters in the book are a boy named Tim and his family, including his parents and his brother, Sam. Many other Revolutionary War characters are also featured. This is a book for older grade school or middle school readers. In this book, Tim is a young boy living in America during the Revolutionary War. In this area of Connecticut, most people do not agree with the Revolution, and are part of the pro-British group known as Tories. Tim's parents also feel this way. When Sam, Tim's older brother, joins the Revolutionary army, many are angered. Upon joining the cause, Sam is captured and then executed, showing Tim that war is..."

Tags:children's, books, literature

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The paper looks at "We All Got History: The Memory Books of Amos Webber" by social historian Nick Salvatore and relates that the multiple publications of this book reflect its importance and enduring value. The paper explains that it is a compelling and memorable account of racism in the United States and examines the struggle of activists for racial equality and social justice.

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""The Memory Books of Amos Webber" was written by social historian Nick Salvatore and was published in hardcover in 1997 by Random House. Two paperback editions have also been published, one by the University of Illinois Press in 2006 and the other by Vintage Books in 2007. These multiple publications reflect the importance and enduring..."

Tags:amos, webber, book

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This paper reports on a study which examined the charge that superhero comic books are invariably sexist in their production and speak to deep-seated and traditional gender stereotypes. The paper argues that this has been almost exclusively the case, with some notable, if controversial, exceptions such as Wonder Woman. The paper also cites content analysis of three works by Alan Moore--Watchmen, Tom Strong, and Top 10 which illustrate that it is possible to appropriate the traditionally sexist imagery of the superhero genre and utilize it to call attention to the gender stereotypes that permeate much of the comic book industry.

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"Comic books have often been charged as little more than the sexist fantasies of drooling fanboys. At first brush, it's hard to disagree with this assessment. While male characters run a wide gamut of appearances (though most are ridiculously chiseled and good-looking), the portrayal of women in comic books--particularly of the superhero genre--are almost monolithically improbable. More attention is paid to making sure that representations of women in the comics appeal to an idealized aesthetic..."

Tags:comic, books, analysis

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The paper discusses the ancient Chinese "Book of Songs," a book of poems each of which is set to music so it can be sung. The book consists of 305 poems categorized into folk songs, ceremonial songs, and sacrificial songs, based on their content and the style of the music. The paper examines the various styles of songs that make up the book and how these songs were used to celebrate many occasions.

From the Paper
"Chinese literature has a long history that begins with Shi Jing, or the Book of Songs. The original title of the work was Shi (Poems) and later Shi Sanbai (Three Hundred Poems). Each of the poems was set to music so it could be sung. The book finally consisted of 305 poems categorized into folk songs, ceremonial songs, and sacrificial songs, based on their content and the style of the music. Folk songs were popular among the people and made up the best part of the book. Ceremonial songs and sacrificial songs were sung primarily on sacrificial or ceremonial occasions as a means of eulogizing the merits and virtues of the Son of Heaven and of his forefathers (Churchill paras. 1-2). Shi Jing is one of the seminal works of Chinese Civilization, serving this role along with the Book of Changes (Yi Jing), the Book of History (Shu Jing),.."

Tags:chinese, book, songs

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This paper analyzes whether Newbery winning books are more appealing to children than other quality books that have not won the Newbery Medal. The study uses a number of examples, and concludes that they are not.

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"Children's books that have won the Newbery Medal are some of the best-known children's books ever written. 'Charlotte's Web' for example has delighted children for generations and Caddie Woodlawn is now considered a children's classic. The quality of books such as these is undeniable but the question of whether Newbery winners have greater appeal for children than other quality books that have not won an award is a difficult one. Using my own experience as a guide I would have to grudgingly say that they..."

Tags:Newbery Medal, childrens books, Johnny Tremain

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This paper discusses how children's picture books dealing with destructive emotions such as anger, jealousy, or fear can help children learn to deal with their own similar emotions. The paper emphasizes how this is possible if a child identifies with a character in the book. Additionally, the importance of validating a child's negative emotions is highlighted.

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"Children's picture books have long been a resource for assisting children to cope with their feelings. Children can readily identify with a character in a book, particularly if that character is also a child. When the angry, jealous or frightened child reads a book about a child having the same emotional issue, he feels validated to find that he is not the only one who feels that way. Furthermore, when the child in the book learns how to manage his emotions, the child..."

Tags:children, picture books, stories, emotions, anger, jealousy, fear

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This paper raises the question of whether there is a relationship between gender stereotypes in children's books and a child's perception of gender. The analysis is based on a qualitative review of research articles.

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"This study sought to determine the existence of the relationship between gender stereotypes in children's books and children's perceptions of gender. The exploration of this topic involved a qualitative review of research articles that addressed this topic from multiple perspectives. Several research studies that focused on measuring the gender representations in children's books were based on the premise that the presence of gender stereotypes in books automatically translates into children's gender stereotypical perceptions. However, the remaining research studies suggested that children's gender perceptions played a stronger role in shaping..."

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Thispaper analyzes the theme of girls' and women's independence in four children's books. These are "Alice in Wonderland", "Pippi Longstocking", "Kiss the Dust", and "Little Women".

Tags:women, independence, books