From: Elsa Marston <elsa.marston_at_gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:52:50 -0600

Re Sully's observation about small independent publishers: I have the impression that many independent publishers go into book publishing with a special sense of mission, a particular focus that may be as important for them (or almost) as the objective of making money--and what could be more motivating than the desire to make a difference through encouraging awareness of issues of social justice?

Re an earlier comment about definitions: I think of "social justice" as a very broad, inclusive category, almost as broad as, and in contrast with, "humor," "romance," "suspense,"etc. Of course there's no reason why a "social justice" book couldn't also be characterized by humor, animals, suspense, and so forth; it's a matter of emphasis and overall effect--and ultimately, often, a matter of subjective judgment.

I'm finding this a particularly interesting discussion.

Elsa www.elsamarston.com
Received on Sun 06 Nov 2011 10:52:50 PM CST