August 24, 2005
Further Adventures in Getting Raped By THE MAN
So. One of my classes was helpful enough to provide the book and edition needed in the class description.
I, being a diligent sort, promptly found said book for like $15 online.
Imagine my surprise when the prof said, no, you can't use that edition. You must use the new $99 (plus tax!) edition instead.
Yeah, I'm a happy camper.
Posted by Jennifer at August 24, 2005 02:00 PM | TrackBackTell the prof to fuck off.
Posted by: Victor at August 24, 2005 05:54 PMFind where the prof's name is in the book. Dollars to donuts he's got a fiduciary interest.
Posted by: Jim at August 24, 2005 06:49 PMTypically, profs get free teacher's editions of texts in return for using a particular version. They often justify to themselves compelling students to use only the new editions because the newer editions have the 'latest scholarship' on a subject...which could just as easily be done by recommending further reading from journals etc along with the textbook.
Jim could well be right though...one of the most expensive texts I've ever had to buy was an ancient Greek history text that had been translated by the professor teaching the course.
I am of the opinion that the mafia is the mastermind beind the textbook industry.
Posted by: Susie at August 25, 2005 09:46 AMI am of the opinion that the mafia is the mastermind beind the textbook industry.
Or, come to think of it, vice versa.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at August 25, 2005 09:32 PMFind where the prof's name is in the book. Dollars to donuts he's got a fiduciary interest.
i agree with that statement.
Posted by: jen at August 26, 2005 05:36 PM
Jew