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Thank you for considering Island Press textbooks for course instruction. Examination copies are available at the discretion of Island Press to qualified instructors of appropriate courses. Instructors are limited to 5 examination copies per 90-day period. Visit NetGalley for free, electronic examination copies. Our examination copy policy for physical copies of books is as follows:
You have 90 days to examine the book, after which you must choose one of the following three options:
- Adopt the book or CD for ten or more students and keep the exam copy as your complimentary desk copy.
- Pay the accompanying invoice that reflects a 20% faculty discount.
- Return the book with no obligation
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