Forget dumbing down - books and bookshops are moving up

Article Abstract:

There has been a significant increase in the number of book titles published in the UK over the 1990s, according to journalist Andrew Marr. Many of the most popular books set very high intellectual standards, and buying books is no longer regarded as unfashionable. Bookshops themselves have become more attractive, and it is now a great pleasure to spend long hours browsing in them. Inevitably, some of the books being published are not particularly worth reading, but in general the future for book publishing and purchasing in the UK seems bright.

Book publishing, Book Publishers, Publishing industry, Transcript

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Out go the old bookshops, in come the new bars as a chapter ends for literary London

Article Abstract:

Charing Cross Road in London, England, has been famous for its bookshops for many years. However, many of these businesses are now being forced out by high rents. Concern is being expressed about the impact this will have on the area.

Market information - general, Finance, Retail trade, London, England

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Farewell to 'dark, satanic' image of UK's call centres

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The negative image of call centres in the UK may be vanishing. A report from the Health and Safety Executive indicates that staff are generally treated quite well and that pay levels have improved.

Personnel administration, Business services, not elsewhere classified, All Other Business Support Services, Business Services NEC, Human resource management, Compensation and benefits, Services industry, Service industries, Services industry workers, Service industries workers, Business services, Call centers

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