"Based on the findings of a detailed survey of publishers in various parts of the developing world, this classic study identifies the key problems for the book industries in the countries of the South. Offers a general picture of the state of publishing in each of the regions, including Africa, and
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proposes a range of strategies to help strengthen the book sector." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 242)
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"This books deals explicitly with techniques which will help developing countries to establish book-publishing programs. It traces the various steps from beginning to end, including economics and specialized publishing, encouragement of literacy and reading development, the role of libraries, rights
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and contracts, and distribution, this latter encompassing retail bookstores and training." (Eleanor Blum, Frances G. Wilhoit: Mass media bibliography. 3rd ed. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1990 Nr. 1105)
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