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Communicating Ideas: The Politics of Scholarly Publishing,Used
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Communicating Ideas is the first attempt to place publishing in America in its political and commercial setting. The book addresses the political implications of scholarly communication in the era of the new computerized technology. Horowitz does so by examining classic problems of political theory in the context of property rights versus the presumed right to know, and the special strains involved in publishing as a business versus information as a public trust Offering a knowledgeable and insightful view of publishing in America and abroad, this book makes an important contribution to the study of mass culture in advanced societies.The discussion ranges considerably beyond scholarly publications into communication as a whole, encompassing a wide range of issues from cable and satelite television control to specialized issues in copyright legislation, the prize system in publishing, and the definition of standards of the industry. This new edition, expanded by fully one third, expands on such themes, and in addition deals with Horowitz's new research on the history of social science publishing.The first edition, published in 1986, was described by WE. Coleman as 'a marvelous book which indeed offers a realistic analysis of publishing.' John P. Dessauer declared that 'no one thinking seriously about the future of scholarly communication can afford to ignore his work, in particular his treatment of basic issues.' Joseph Gusfield (Los Angeles Times), in his review, noted that 'Horowitz is alive to the possibilities and barriers for academics to reach a wider audience and for lay persons to utilize scholarship. Both groups can learn much from this intelligent book.' And Philip G. Altbach (Scholarly Publishing) concluded his review by saying that Communicating Ideas 'will be of interest not only to publishers and editors, but also to librarians and to sociologists of science.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Communicating Ideas: The Politics of Scholarly Publishing'? A: The book explores the political and commercial implications of scholarly publishing in America, particularly in the context of new computerized technology and the balance between property rights and the public's right to access information.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Communicating Ideas' is Irving Louis Horowitz, a noted scholar in the field of sociology and publishing.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book discusses various issues related to scholarly communication, including copyright legislation, industry standards, and the relationship between publishing as a business and information as a public trust.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book consists of 330 pages.
- Q: When was the new edition of the book published? A: The new edition of 'Communicating Ideas' was published on September 30, 1991.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for individuals outside of academia? A: Yes, the book offers insights that can benefit not only scholars and publishers, but also librarians and sociologists interested in the wider implications of scholarly communication.
- Q: What is the significance of the first edition of this book? A: The first edition, published in 1986, received praise for its realistic analysis of publishing, and has been recognized as essential reading for anyone serious about the future of scholarly communication.
- Q: Does the book address contemporary issues in publishing? A: Yes, the expanded second edition includes new research on social science publishing and addresses contemporary challenges in the publishing industry.
- Q: Can this book help improve my understanding of mass culture in advanced societies? A: Absolutely, 'Communicating Ideas' contributes significantly to the study of mass culture by examining the interplay between publishing and societal communication.