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Author Survey

Dear Sage Author/Editor:

Congratulations on the publication of your new book, and thank you for choosing Sage Publications. We look forward to a mutually satisfying relationship as we work together on the marketing of your new book.

Please take a few moments to complete our author/editor marketing questionnaire. We realize that the success of your book depends greatly on marketing it in an efficient and timely manner. By completing this questionnaire as soon as possible, you will enable us to begin marketing your book to its full potential. This information is essential, as it will ensure that your book is brought to the attention of the widest possible audience. Please bear in mind that we are an international publisher, and we market our books throughout the world; therefore, you should not limit your comments to a purely domestic readership. We also ask that you please pay particular attention to the book description (Question 1, Section II). The information you provide here will be the basis for the advertising copy, which will be used on the back cover of your book and in our promotional pieces.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this questionnaire as quickly and as accurately as possible, and again, welcome to Sage!

This survey is divided into the following sections:

Fill out the information in each section as requested. Then at the end of the form supply your name and contact information, and submit the form. You will receive a confirmation message from us shortly.

SECTION I-- Personal Information

Please provide your EMAIL address :*

Please list your name and affiliation (department and university) as you wish it to appear in advertising.

Please list the title and subtitle of the book.

Correspondence Information.

Do you have your own homepage on the Internet? If yes please type in URL, and whether or not you would like to establish a link with Sage's.

Are you a member of any professional societies? If so, please list...

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SECTION II-- Book/Marketing Information

Book Description - Please give a brief (100-500 words) description of your book suitable for the intended audience. Please pay special attention to this description as it will be used as the basis for back cover copy and promotional material. If your book is a new/revised edition, please specify in detail how it differs in content or approach from the previous edition.

Features and Benefits - Please list any special features and benefits of your book. Emphasize what makes your book unique, including key words and concepts.

Intended Buyers - Who may be expected to buy your book? If your book has textbook applications, please complete Section III.

Other Countries - Are there any other countries or areas in the world where there is particular interest in the subject matter of your book.

Competing Books - Please list similar or competing books, including the publisher, the year of publication, and the cost (if known). In what ways is your book more up-to-date or different in approach?

Academic Disciplines - To which academic disciplines will the book be most relevant? Please list in descending order.

Special Sales - Are there any special book clubs, business companies, or institutions that might purchase large quantities of your book? Please indicate.

Agency Plan - Would your book appeal to specialty bookstores and/or to the trade section of college bookstores? If so, please list (please provide name of bookstore, address, and trade buyer's name if possible).

Conventions - Do you have any suggestions for conferences or professional meetings (national and international) where the book should be displayed.

Workshops - Do you have any travel/speaking plans during the first year of publication? Please indicate.

Mailing Lists - Are there any specialized mailing lists you would recommend for mailing specific promotional material on your book? (NOTE: It is not necessary to specify major disciplinary organizations such as the American Sociological Association, American Psychological Association, American Political Science Association, etc., unless you wish to call specific sections to our attention. We are primarily interested in specialist organizations - in particular, those small, highly targeted lists that tend to be known only to members of specialized networks.)

Endorsements - Please provide the names/addresses/telephone numbers of individuals who have read your manuscript and would be willing to provide a quotable quote for promotional purposes.

Journal Reviews - Please list all appropriate journals/newsletters that you feel should receive a copy of your book for review. Please include any relevant Sage journals as well.

Additional Information - Please include any other comments you wish to share with our marketing department.

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SECTION III -- Textbook Information

Please complete this section if your book has textbook applications.

Is your book suitable as a main textbook? If so, please list the course titles, departments in which they are found, and the level at which they are taught.

Is your book suitable as a supplementary text? If so, please list the course titles, departments in which they are found, and the level at which they are taught.

Competing Books - Please list similar or competing books, giving the author, title, publication date, and price (if known). In each case, please state briefly how they compare with your book.

Features and Benefits - Please list any special features or benefits of your book that should be stressed.

Special Contacts - Please provide names and departments/universities of those known to you who are likely to adopt your book.

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