Should I buy Introduction to Electrodynamics (3rd Edition) (Paperback)?

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The discussion centers around the decision to purchase a paperback book, specifically Griffiths, for a junior year Electromagnetism (E@M) class that will not be taken for another two years. The individual considers the book a valuable reference for current studies, particularly since they are currently enrolled in an E@M class using Purcell. Concerns are raised about the durability of paperback books over time, but responses indicate that paperbacks can last for many years, with some users sharing personal experiences of maintaining their older paperback textbooks from college. Overall, the consensus leans towards the idea that buying the book now could be beneficial, as long as the price is good.
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Should I buy this book for a good price now even though I won't be taking a junior year E@M class till two years from now. I'm asking because I could use Griffiths now as a good reference book. But because it's paper back idk if it will last for two more years. This semester I'm taking an E@M class taught using Purcell.

Thanks.
 
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Paperbacks aren't THAT flimsy. I still have paperbacks from back when I was an undergrad in college.
 

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