Sunday, October 16, 2011

Prompt on "Books Bound in Human Skin?" article

Prompt:

Read the following excerpt, "But here's the secret: the book is bound in human skin. A number of prestigious libraries - including Harvard University's - have such books in their collection". The idea mentioned in the excerpt is that years ago some books were bound in the skin of humans and the books are still displayed to this day in public places. In a well written essay, develop a position on the ethics of human skin bound books being displayed in public places today.  Support your position with evidence from your reading, observation, and/or experience.

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