Why we should pay attention to academic publishing

As we consider how knowledge is created and disseminated, and eventually organized in various ways, we should give some attention to scholarly and academic publishing. This has a big impact on how faculty in research institutions are compensated and otherwise rewarded. The open access movement has been working to make more information freely available, but the major academic publishers still hold a grip on the world of research. Much of this research is funded with public money, yet is still held within the copyright grasps of the major publishers. It is yet another way public funds are redirected into the hands of corporations, albeit indirectly. Give this article a read.

Monblot, George. "Academic Publishers Make Murdoch Look Like a Socialist." The Guardian. 29 Aug. 2011. Guardian News and Media Limited. 30 Aug. 2011. Web. < http://gu.com/p/3xgdn >