International Book Publishing: An Encyclopedia

For the first time, a comprehensive reference work surveys the industry by offering insider analyses of key topics, with solid discussions of up-to-date issues, coverage of new and emerging concepts, technologies, and trends, and the latest statistics. 34 topic essays cover issues such as the impact of new technologies and the complexities of copyright. Some 30 geographically-based chapters concentrate on the world’s major publishing countries. This encyclopedia examines the industry from an international perspective, reflecting the growing interdependency of the publishing world.