I recently bought some books (Socialism, Indiv Ec Order, ASU, etc), and it is indeed impossible to take everything in without highlighting and taking notes on the subject matter contained within, and the easiest way to do this is in the book.
However, I am loath to sully my brand new books with writing. I just want some peoples opinions on this and whether you do it, and the techniques you use if you do, or if I should not do it at all.
tacoface:I recently bought some books (Socialism, Indiv Ec Order, ASU, etc), and it is indeed impossible to take everything in without highlighting and taking notes on the subject matter contained within, and the easiest way to do this is in the book. However, I am loath to sully my brand new books with writing. I just want some peoples opinions on this and whether you do it, and the techniques you use if you do, or if I should not do it at all.
tacoface: I recently bought some books (Socialism, Indiv Ec Order, ASU, etc), and it is indeed impossible to take everything in without highlighting and taking notes on the subject matter contained within, and the easiest way to do this is in the book. However, I am loath to sully my brand new books with writing. I just want some peoples opinions on this and whether you do it, and the techniques you use if you do, or if I should not do it at all.
They're your books, treat them how you will. I write in my books all the time.
Periodically the tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of tyrants and patriots.
Thomas Jefferson
I used to borrow books from other people or libraries so I used Post-Its to jot things down and stick 'em to the relevant page. You can remove them later.
I like it when there's writing in books; it helps me pick out the important stuff.Unless its dumb comments or random question marks...
Hard Rain:I used to borrow books from other people or libraries so I used Post-Its to jot things down and stick 'em to the relevant page. You can remove later then.
I used to borrow books from other people or libraries so I used Post-Its to jot things down and stick 'em to the relevant page. You can remove later then.
I've never annotated a book in my life (even when school required it) - I've just not felt the need; however, I have to agree with the Post-Its if you feel obligated to write some kind of notes. It seems to be one of the neatest and most efficient ways to do it.
Life and reality are neither logical nor illogical; they are simply given. But logic is the only tool available to man for the comprehension of both.—Ludwig von Mises
Life and reality are neither logical nor illogical; they are simply given. But logic is the only tool available to man for the comprehension of both.
Also, if I had to study a specific part or chapter in a book I would photocopy the pages so I could highlight and add notes to my heart's content. It was also easier to take those pages with me, rather than the entire book.
However, I believe most copyrights inside books do not allow for photocopying so the choice is yours. IP strikes again!