Built-In Obsolescence
Unnecessary built-in obsolescence comes in various forms including textbooks with only a few pages of material which will be torn out during the term such as quizzes or problems, textbooks sold with web access cards, textbooks with school names embossed on the cover, textbooks that are sold without binding and simply have holes punched for a three ring binder.
These textbooks are often promoted as saving students money and as an economical choice; however, when looking at the complete picture and including buy-back into the financial equation, these textbooks cost students more and limit the number of used textbooks available.
Built-in obsolescence impacts textbook affordability. Read UTA Position Paper
Textbook selections translate directly into dollars that go either into or out of the student's pocket. Read more.