September 2012
Intermediate to advanced
510 pages
14h 48m
English
This chapter covers the various forms and financial profiles of academic and professional book publishing. It looks back at the history of how this genre developed and how it is now adapting to the opportunities and challenges of the digital age. Ranging widely it covers hotly debated issues such as copyright, licensing terms, open access, digital production workflows and what steps need to be taken to make the most of digital while still preserving the values and skills of professional publishing.
Key words
Academic book publishing
scholarly book publishing
professional book publishing
open access and books
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