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Statistical reality in Canadian book publishing

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In Canada, data on book publishing are collected and disseminated by a variety of agencies. The types and collectors of data are described, and the accuracy and completeness of data are assessed. The relationship between available statistical information and policy formation and application in support of book publishing is discussed, and Canadian programs to support writing and publishing are evaluated.

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  1. Canadian Centre for Studies in Publishing, Simon Fraser University, V5A 1S6, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

    Rowland Lorimer (professor of communications)

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Rowland Lorimer is director of the Canadian Centre for Studies in Publishing. He is active in research in publishing policy and mass communications.

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Lorimer, R. Statistical reality in Canadian book publishing. Publishing Research Quarterly 8, 32–45 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02678614

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