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With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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Growing usage
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The growing usage
 of virtual literature has led to a reduction in paper books.
This
 essay will,
firstly
, outline the advantages of e-books, that they are more easily accessed and cheaper.
Secondly
, touch on the disadvantages,
such
 as, the damaging effects they have on eyesight that can be easily tackled. I believe the
positives
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positive
 effects exceed the negative effects. With the emergence of the internet, e-books are available at the touch of a button.
For example
, there are free websites like e-books.
com
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Cams
Com
 that provide direct download links to millions of different books, ranging from world renowned novels
to
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with
 academic learning titles.
In addition
, translation options to over 100 languages are obtainable.
Furthermore
, the world wide
web allows
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web, allows
 access to rare, ancient books that cannot be found at a library. In opposed to physical books, electronic literature is cheaper. When buying
an
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a
 book the value of the trees cut, the ink and printers are included in its price.
Moreover
,
this
 obstacle is overcome as electronic literature does not require any costs.
This
 makes it possible for people who cannot afford physical books.
For example
, as a medical
student I
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student, I
 find medical books very expensive, alternatively, I download virtual copies that not only cost me nothing, but can be taken with me anywhere
on
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in
 my digital devices. A negligible disadvantage of e-books is that an over-indulgence can lead to eyesight problems like weaker vision.
However
, the solution to
this
 is to limit screen time and adjust brightness levels. In
conclusion I
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conclusion, I
 reaffirm my belief that e-books are clearly more advantageous than paper books as they are more affordable and accessible, and the minimal drawbacks are easily overcome. In
future
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the future
, I hope all e-books are available for free
by
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from
 libraries and all authors.
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