Along with the development of advanced technology, it is believed that the appearance of electronic
books
has overtaken the predominant position and causing the decrease in paper
books
. Some
people
argue that
this
trend is a good development along with social progress, but the others hold an opposite opinion. In
this
essay, I will analyze both the pros and cons of
this
issue and draw some rational conclusions.
Let’s begin by looking at the merits that ebooks have brought to human beings. On the one hand, electronic
books
provide the general public with the convenience to easily access and carry around. What I mean by
this
is that ebooks are much more portable and lightweight, so
people
can feel free and comfortable to bring along a gadget and read them everywhere, whether it is in the living room, on the bed, or even on the bus…
In addition
, it can
also
assist
people
in keeping their house spacious
instead
of generating a stuffy atmosphere in the house with multiple bulky
books
on the shelves.
Secondly
, reading ebooks by electronic devices could
also
contribute to the conservation of the natural forest. According to recent research conducted by the University of Pennsylvania, every three-hundred-paper book we read is equivalent to seven trees being chopped down for producing paper.
Therefore
, by showing our
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to electronic
books
, we have already joined hands to decline the number of trees cut down serving for book production. Needless to say,
this
decision will lead to many positive changes to our environment, especially help to reduce carbon footprints, which brings about the greenhouse effect.
On the other hand
,
this
development is
also
associated with some drawbacks.
To begin
with,
this
way of reading poses an enormous hurdle to
people
, specifically underprivileged ones. Unlike traditional
books
, electronics require an e-reader to download and store their materials as well as a special charger to keep that device running. Without having an appropriate device,
people
can not approach and obtain new knowledge from
books
. As a consequence, in the long run, it may cause a lacking of general information or even illiteracy in the community of poor
people
.
At the same time, another minus of
this
issue might be that
people
have to suffer from both physical and mental health problems when experiencing reading on those electronic gadgets. It is obvious that the longer eyes contact the screen of a cellphone or computer, the more eyes enduring strain or fatigue due to the blue light coming from these devices.
For instance
, it is reported that using the phone or computer for reading
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a long period can inherently lead to insomnia, memory decline, and short-sighted syndromes.
In conclusion, reading is thoroughly a good way to assimilate new knowledge and to entertain. Still, the method to possess an enjoyable and affordable experience of reading is not always an easy answer for
people
, so in my opinion,
people
should take into consideration whether which means will be suitable with their forte and interest in order to create a healthy community in all aspect.