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    Careers in Publishing
    Careers in Publishing
    Careers in Publishing
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    Careers in Publishing

    By Blythe Camenson

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    Expert guidance on exploring and choosing a career in publishing

    Ideal if you are a college-bound student or are thinking about making a career change, Careers in Publishing offers necessary information needed to explore the profession and then narrow it down to a job that suits you. It details the responsibilities, education and training required, and employment outlooks for dozens of satisfying careers in the publishing field.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMcGraw-Hill Education
    Release dateApr 22, 2002
    ISBN9780071400510
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