<P><EM>Inside Journal Publishing</EM> examines what journals are, in contrast to books and magazines, and looks at the whole process of publishing journals.</P><P><EM>Inside Journal Publishing</EM> considers journals from a twenty-first century business perspective, as well as exploring the importance of journals for academics, societies and libraries. Following the contemporary industry set-up, electronic and online practices are interlinked with traditional print throughout. The book includes chapters on:</P><UL><LI>The world of journal publishing</LI><LI>The usage and purchase of journals</LI><LI>Production</LI><LI>Marketing</LI><LI>Stakeholders</LI><LI>Open access, ethics, alternative methods of dissemination</LI><LI>The library view</LI><LI>Societies</LI><LI>Finance</LI><LI>Changing business models</LI><LI>Quality of input and output</LI></UL><P>With expert opinions and case studies, and a consideration of the practices and issues involved, this offers a comprehensive overview of journals publishing for anyone working, or training to work in or in conjunction with the industry.</P>