Hi,
The typical hardback book is a series of sections - stacked on top of each other.
Each section contains anywhere from 8,12,16,20 pages. Each section is similar to the "booklet" that MS word or Scribus can print.
The question: Does Scribus allow you to print a book as a series of sections(booklets)? If so how can I do this?
No, Scribus does not currently include impositioning support.
Have a look at the wiki for suggested solutions.
http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Imposition_tools
I've used Multivalent and Bookbinder (if you just want "booklets" Bookbinder is easier, but Multivalent can do more complex impositions).