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This is a collection of curious articles for students who have taken POS 101 - and would like to keep reading and thinking about some of the issues we discussed (plus some we missed).
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Sunday, April 17, 2016
This is a heartfelt plea to readers to
cherish and keep books in pristine condition –particularly, to never break
their backs. The author seems to be a bit oversensitive – but perhaps this is
what it takes to be a real reader.
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