Who was the youngest president of the United States? What are the Seven Wonders of the World? Answers to these questions and thousands of others can be obtained with a single click on the internet. Online encyclopedias provide the latest up-to-date information, along with images and sounds, to those seeking it. Despite the ubiquitous presence of computers in American life, there are still those who prefer to consult books rather than use a computer, including Ms. Margaret, a librarian from Chicago. She says that if she had to choose only ten books as references for finding answers to all people's questions, she would include the 'World Book' among her top five. Chris Whiting from Illinois, a father of two, also mentions that he purchased a set of Britannica encyclopedias for his children. 'I had a set of Britannica when I was a teenager, and I felt my children should have something like that too. When the Britannica set arrived with its CD disk, it turned out that the kids only used the computer disk (which contains the entire encyclopedia) and the books were just gathering dust in a corner, with no one opening them.'
Scientific Encyclopedias in the Internet Age - 2004-07-13
The article discusses the impact of the internet on the use of traditional encyclopedias in American households. It highlights the preference of some individuals for printed books over digital resources, despite the convenience of online information. This reflects ongoing debates about the value of traditional learning resources in the digital age.
📰 What Happened
The article discusses the shift from traditional encyclopedias to online resources in American households, highlighting the preferences of some individuals for printed books despite the convenience of digital information.
- Online encyclopedias provide immediate access to a vast amount of information.
- Some individuals still value printed encyclopedias for their reliability and tactile experience.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The rise of the internet has transformed how people access information, leading to debates about the value of traditional learning resources.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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