Chapter Outline

History

The Colonial Period
After the Revolution
The Penny-Press Era
The Magazine Boom
Between the Wars
The Contemporary Magazine Industry

Magazines in the Digital Age

Symbiosis
Additional Revenue Streams
Reverse Launches
Print to Portal

Defining Features of Magazines
Organization of the Magazine Industry

Content Categories
Function Categories

Magazine Ownership
Producing the Magazine

Departments and Staff
Publishing the Magazine

Economics Feedback

Magazine Audiences

Career Outlook: The Magazine Industry

Entry-Level Positions
Upward Mobility

Main Points
Questions for Review
Questions for Critical Thinking
Key Terms
Suggestions for Further Reading
Surfing the Internet

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