...think we have too many books
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An analysis of the book market in the United Kingdom from the point of view that there are now too many books being published. It is argued that in the UK, where over 120,000 new books/yr are published, books are being published that there is no market for and, it is claimed, the reason for this is the research assessment exercise, which coerces people who have no real desire to publish much to produce more than they otherwise would in order to fulfill certain criteria.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2004
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English flight for Russian fledgelings; English speakers in demand in former Soviet republics
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Georgia, formerly part of the Soviet Union has a high proportion of higher education institutions. Under the communist regime a degree was essential to get a job, and 40% of young people go to college. All the institutions are trying to recruit English-speaking teachers.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1992
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How the RAE is smothering 'big idea' books
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The increased research assessment exercises such as publications of papers in the journals with high incentives along with are conceived to suppress the writing of books.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2007
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