IMS5012

Australian publishing industry

This subject covers the development and structure of the Australian publishing industry. It examines the impact of technology on the publishing industry and the links among the publishing, information technology, multimedia, telecommunications and other industries. The various sectors of the industry and their respective markets and market shares are also covered. Ownership and investment patterns; legal regulation; government policy and assistance; human resource requirements; and skills development are examined in depth.

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