peter lang

A pioneer in publishing the humanities and social sciences, the Swiss-German publishing house Peter Lang is one of the most prominent international academic publishing houses, specializing in the fields of humanities and social sciences, including education, history, law, linguistics, media, philosophy, and economics. Its publication list includes more than 40,000 books, and it issues approximately 1,200 to 1,800 titles annually in print and digital copies, making it one of the largest specialized publishing houses in the world. How did the house arise? Peter Lang was founded in 1970 in Germany by the Swiss publisher Peter Lang. Then it expanded to become an international publishing group with a headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, with branches in Berlin, New York, Oxford, Brussels, and others. Since its establishment, the house has been distinguished by its focus on academic and research publishing for universities, libraries, and study centers, which has given it a distinguished reputation in scientific circles. Areas of Specialization Peter Lang focuses on publishing academic works in the following fields: Education and Pedagogy Language and Literature (English, German, and Romance Languages) History and Social Sciences Law and Economics Philosophy and Cultural Studies Media, Communication and Linguistics It is also interested in publishing academic monographs and peer-reviewed research, which serves as a reference for researchers and universities around the world. International presence and cultural role Peter Lang has a strong global distribution network, making its publications available to libraries, universities and research centers on various continents. The publishing house is a bridge for publishing multilingual academic scientific research, as some of its publications are translated to reach a global audience, which strengthens its position in the field of publishing the humanities and social sciences. Peter Lang embodies a global model for academic publishing houses that combine quality and quantity in publishing books and research, and continues its pivotal role in supporting researchers and the academic community, to remain a preferred choice for researchers in the humanities and social sciences around the world.