Explore the historical roots of the modern newspaper industry and examining sensationalism's impact; Analyze the importance of watchdog journalism; Examine the difficulties facing the newspaper industry as it transitions to digital publications; Explore the material and cultural origins of the book in ancient and medieval times; Indicate the influence of mechanical movable type on modern society; Analyze the evolution of contemporary copyright law and of the contemporary publishing industry; Identify the roles and differences of the major formats of books, from hardback to paperback to ebooks; Analyze the structure and business model of the book publishing industry.

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