When Politics Gets in the Way of Innovation

Xerox invented Laser printing and copying less than 50 years ago and as a result revolutionized the publishing industry. This innovation was so significant during its time that the outcome was that almost every Japanese electronics product manufacturer, the likes of Canon, Konica, Ricoh and Minolta invested billions to market office printing and copying products. […] The post When Politics Gets in the Way of Innovation appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at 'Wired'

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Labour accuses government of defying will of Commons by not releasing full Brexit legal advice - Politics live

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[ The Guardian | 2018-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Bookstores Are Balancing Politics and Business

In a time of intense polarization, booksellers are trying to satisfy readers’ needs without alienating customers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AAR/SBL 2018: Women’s Studies, Politics, and ’Good News All Around’

At the annual meetings of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature in Denver, Colo., held Nov. 17-21, hot topics included diversity, immigration, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Political chaos in wake of withdrawal deal 'concerning' and 'unacceptable', say trade bodies

Industry bodies have expressed concern over mounting political instability following the publication of Theresa May's long-awaited draft Brexit deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New research highlights UK academic publishing’s ‘integral role’ in innovation

New research has highlighted the “integral role” UK academic publishing plays in facilitating innovation.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Meninism, #MeToo and murder: Clique, teen TV's most political show, returns

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[ The Guardian | 2018-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fast Company Puts Innovation Into Practice

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[ Folio Magazine | 2018-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orwell Foundation to launch political fiction prize

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[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook cracks down on ‘dark ads’ by British political groups

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[ The Guardian | 2018-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MPIBA 2018: Authors and Their Politics Energize Bookseller 'Family Reunion'

The Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association's trade show in Denver was a lively gathering of a close-knit community of booksellers, made more energetic by featured authors injecting politics into their presentations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook purged over 800 accounts and pages pushing political messages for profit

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[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘The Markets’ Keynote at Frankfurt: Charlie Redmayne on Realistic Innovation

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi abuse blamed on Russian trolls and 'political agendas'

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[ The Guardian | 2018-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Folio Magazine | 2018-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: 2020 World Book Capital; Political Book Sales in the US; PRH Names New CFO

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indies From the Madding Crowd, Imagined Things, Hunting Raven, Mostly Books, Moon Lane Ink and Newham Bookshop have all been named winners of the Independent Bookshop Innovation Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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