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Monika Semma

Monika Semma is a writer who has recently finished an M.A in cultural studies and critical theory at McMaster University, Ontario.

  1. Why Are College Textbooks So Expensive?

    The inflation of post-secondary textbook pricing has surpassed that of the housing market, the cost of health care, and even college and university tuition.

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