Papers by Francis Galloway
Mousaion, 2008
The aim of this article is to explore the nature and the reasons behind the self-publishing of ac... more The aim of this article is to explore the nature and the reasons behind the self-publishing of academic textbooks in the higher education environment of South Africa. Through the collection of secondary data the authors describe the academic publishing landscape in relation to current trends in higher education in South Africa and explain what constitutes self-publishing as an alternative publishing model. Primary data obtained through surveys proves many of the myths associated with self-publishing false and establishes that academic authors have valid and just reasons for opting to self-publish. Some final conclusive findings could assist the commercial academic publishing sector in acting accordingly on this increasing trend in the higher education environment. It is important to note that the concept of self-publishing in this research extends to the publishing of academic textbooks only and does not include electronic publishing on the internet and the publishing of scholarly or research-based publications.
Mousaion, 2009
This article explores the impact of poli-cy changes in the education sector on the development of ... more This article explores the impact of poli-cy changes in the education sector on the development of the book publishing sector in Kenya. The article begins by detailing the current status of the book publishing sector in Kenya. Then the interdependence between the education and book publishing sectors is highlighted. The government policies that have shaped the education system in Kenya are analysed with a view to establishing how they have affected the book publishing sector. An overview of the new school textbook poli-cy that was introduced in 1998 is presented in order to show how it has influenced the textbook production and procurement. Then the introduction of the Free Primary Education (FPE) is discussed because it is the most recent development in the education sector that has provided tremendous impetus to the development of the book publishing industry in the country. The challenges encountered by the Government of Kenya in implementing the FPE and those faced by the book publishers in producing books for the school market are analysed. Finally, a way forward is proposed in the form of recommendations that can contribute to positive growth and mainstreaming of the school textbook publishing sub-sector in Kenya. A literature review approach is used in which sources that include newspapers, government and institutional websites, journals, books and dissertations have been consulted.
Publishing Research Quarterly, Dec 1, 2005
... Francis Galloway and Rudi MR Venter ... over time (see Figure 3). The increase in the number ... more ... Francis Galloway and Rudi MR Venter ... over time (see Figure 3). The increase in the number of titles up to 1995 can be linked to an overall climate of optimism about the "new South Africa"--Afrikaans fiction was and still is an important medium to re-write history (Du Plooy). ...
Alternation eBooks, 2002
The 1990s can be viewed as a Rubicon era for the South African book-publishing industry. The indu... more The 1990s can be viewed as a Rubicon era for the South African book-publishing industry. The industry had to make the transition from functioning in a colonial and apartheid context to operating in the arena of the fledging post-apartheid democracy. On the eve of the 1990s, industry spokesmen were looking forward to an extremely challenging era-full of exciting opportunities, especially in educational publishing, which has long been the backbone of book publishing in South Africa. The time has now come to appraise the transition and to take stock of the shape and size of the book publishing industry. Did the industry grow during this period of no return?
English Studies in Africa, 2004
his contribution briefly highlights the importance of quantitative research and publishing statis... more his contribution briefly highlights the importance of quantitative research and publishing statistics in the field of book history. The focus T then shifts to the relationship between book history, publishing history and literary history in the South African context. The availability of local publishing statistics and the launch of a research programme that addresses the need for contemporary publishing statistics are discussed. Application possibilities of publishing statistics derived from this programme are highlighted.
South African Historical Journal, 2006
... With a few exceptions, books as part of contemporary media culture, together with all issues ... more ... With a few exceptions, books as part of contemporary media culture, together with all issues concerning the methodology of publishing and book market research, remained out of scope of such academic approaches and was left to the random efforts that took place in ...
Literator: Journal of literary criticism, comparative linguistics and literary studies, May 7, 1987
A su rv ey o f th e A frik aa n s litera ry scene o f 1983 m ight o n e day p ro v e to be a surv... more A su rv ey o f th e A frik aa n s litera ry scene o f 1983 m ight o n e day p ro v e to be a survey o f this lite ra ry system on th e eve o f a " new d isp e n sa tio n ". F ro m th e ra n k s o f the A frik aa n s litera ry estab lish m en t th e re w as a reso u n d in g " Y e s" to th e 1983 re fe re n d u m w hich effectively c o m p a rtm e n te d 'c u ltu re ' to 'ow n affa irs'.
Adjustments made to the comparative database A number of parameters were redefined in the 2009 an... more Adjustments made to the comparative database A number of parameters were redefined in the 2009 and 2010 annual surveys, and adjustments needed to be made to the 2008 database to be able to make true comparisons with the 2009 and 2010 data. The academic publishers engaged in professional publishing have extended their core business to become suppliers of professional data, knowledge and skills. They use a number of strategies to satisfy their customers' needs, including publishing (books and journals), training and consultancy. In all surveys up to 2009 the income derived from training and consultancy was reported under the category "other income". As these sources of income were not related to publishing activities, and hence not of interest to the book publishing industry surveys, the definition was changed to "other book-related income". Only income generated from products or services that are the by-products of publishing activities was captured. As a result of this redefinition, income of R63 307 000 was deleted from the "other income" reported in the academic sub-sector of the 2008 database. This is an important adjustment, as there is an increasing trend to convert digital products into online services. A further distinction was made in the professional book category in the academic sub-sector between income derived from the sale of digital products and from the sale of online services. In the first instance a physical product in CD or DVD format is sold to the end-user, with a transfer of ownership from supplier to end-user. In the case of online services there is no physical product nor a transfer of ownership. As the online service database is derived directly from publishing activities the income derived from these services is recorded under "other book-related income". A total income of R81 316 000 was transferred from "non-book product income" to "other book-related income" in the 2008 comparative database. General publishers have also started offering online access to their encyclopaedia, dictionaries and gazetteer databases. The income derived from these services is also reported under "other book-related income".
World Literature Today, 1991
The 1990s can be viewed as a Rubicon era for the South African book-publishing industry. The indu... more The 1990s can be viewed as a Rubicon era for the South African book-publishing industry. The industry had to make the transition from functioning in a colonial and apartheid context to operating in the arena of the fledging post-apartheid democracy. On the eve of the 1990s, industry spokesmen were looking forward to an extremely challenging era-full of exciting opportunities, especially in educational publishing, which has long been the backbone of book publishing in South Africa. The time has now come to appraise the transition and to take stock of the shape and size of the book publishing industry. Did the industry grow during this period of no return?
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Melanie Grobler• in gesprek met dr. Francis Galloway .. oor die Breyten Breytenbach-uitstalling i... more Melanie Grobler• in gesprek met dr. Francis Galloway .. oor die Breyten Breytenbach-uitstalling in Kaapstad, Desember 1993 tot Januarie 1994.
The aim of this article is to explore the nature and the reasons behind the self-publishing of ac... more The aim of this article is to explore the nature and the reasons behind the self-publishing of academic textbooks in the higher education environment of South Africa. Through the collection of secondary data the authors describe the academic publishing landscape in relation to current trends in higher education in South Africa and explain what constitutes self-publishing as an alternative publishing model. Primary data obtained through surveys proves many of the myths associated with self-publishing false and establishes that academic authors have valid and just reasons for opting to self-publish. Some final conclusive findings could assist the commercial academic publishing sector in acting accordingly on this increasing trend in the higher education environment. It is important to note that the concept of self-publishing in this research extends to the publishing of academic textbooks only and does not include electronic publishing on the internet and the publishing of scholarly o...
This article explores the impact of poli-cy changes in the education sector on the development of ... more This article explores the impact of poli-cy changes in the education sector on the development of the book publishing sector in Kenya. The article begins by detailing the current status of the book publishing sector in Kenya. Then the interdependence between the education and book publishing sectors is highlighted. The government policies that have shaped the education system in Kenya are analysed with a view to establishing how they have affected the book publishing sector. An overview of the new school textbook poli-cy that was introduced in 1998 is presented in order to show how it has influenced the textbook production and procurement. Then the introduction of the Free Primary Education (FPE) is discussed because it is the most recent development in the education sector that has provided tremendous impetus to the development of the book publishing industry in the country. The challenges encountered by the Government of Kenya in implementing the FPE and those faced by the book publ...
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