When profs say that they really don't want their students to spend too much $ on book

College Life
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<p>When profs say that they really don’t want their students to spend too much $ on books, do you really believe what they say?</p>

<p>I mean, in some cases, it’s so obvious. They say that they understand that it could be a pain for students, but then they assign books that barely even end up getting used.</p>

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<p>Yes, because in every case where I heard a professor say that, they recommended buying the older, sub-$20 edition. One professor in multivariable calc said “just get any calculus textbook.”</p>

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<p>From my experience, the statement is relative to where you go to college. I am at a LAC that is very expensive and has lots of wealthy students, so a “cheap book” for them can be different then a “cheap book” for someone who goes to a cheaper school.</p>

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<p>Fiscal suicide</p>

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<p>Yes. A lot of profs like teaching based off their own notes and don’t really deal with the textbook too much. Many of my professors have said to buy the book if you want to but they don’t require the textbook. I think they do say this because they know you won’t be using the book much (unless you really want to). Usually in my classes the textbook is just used for reference, if you want more information.</p>

<p>Anyway, I’m definitely not going to complain or question it if a professors lets me get a cheaper version of the book :D</p>