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A brief but comprehensive examination of how records are made, marketed, and sold. This new edition takes into account the massive changes in the recording industry occurring today due to the revolution of music on the web.

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Profiles 150 careers that do not require a four-year college degree; and provides job descriptions, requirements, and information on employers, advancement, earnings, work environment, outlook for the field, and other related topics.

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