In the age of digital technology, where e-books and online retailers dominate the literary landscape, one might question the relevance of traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores. However,…
The social impact of bookstores
A bookstore is much more than just a place to sell books. In recent years, bookstores have become meeting places with the appeal of a cultural institution.
Cultural providers: why bookstores are a connection
An interesting thing happens when people buy books in bookstores. As part of my master’s research project, I found that both the customer and the bookseller believe they are engaged in a relatively equal exchange of information.
Impact of reading on cultural capital
Some (perhaps many) consider reading to be a waste of time, an unnecessary and unhelpful activity simply because they have not yet realized that books are created for us and their ultimate goal is still us.