The Politics of Publishing in South Africa

The Politics of Publishing in South Africa is the first analysis of the publishing industry that provides a social and historical context as well as treating it as of strategic importance for the further development of a society. Providing insights from top industry professionals, the book examines issues as diverse as copyright, the development of an indigenous book publishing industry, policies of literacy and development of African languages, electronic publishing, and pressing concerns to practitioners in publishing and the media in general.