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The Resurgence of Independent Bookstores as Civic Hubs

Community literary spaces foster neighborhood dialogue and host civic discussion forums.

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The Resurgence of Independent Bookstores as Civic Hubs

Community literary spaces foster neighborhood dialogue and host civic discussion forums.

This report looks beyond the announcement to explain the systems, trade-offs and unanswered questions at the center of the story.

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The debate surrounding culture & media is often presented as a contest between competing positions. A closer examination reveals a more practical set of questions.

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