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Questions about Berghahn Books

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Marion Berghahn establish the publishing house?

Marion Berghahn established a new publishing house in 1994. The company began operations with a clear mission to serve the humanities and social sciences.

How many new titles does Berghahn Books publish annually?

The press releases approximately 140 new titles every single year. Alongside these fresh publications, it produces around 80 paperback editions annually for wider distribution.

Which journal won the AAP PROSE Award for Best New Journal in the Social Sciences and Humanities in 2008?

Projections received the AAP PROSE Award for Best New Journal in the Social Sciences and Humanities in 2008. Girlhood Studies won the same award the following year in 2009.

What date did Berghahn announce that Social Anthropology would join their open-access set?

By the 3rd of June 2021, they announced that Social Anthropology would join their open-access set starting with Volume 30 in 2022. Members of the European Association of Social Anthropologists voted overwhelmingly to leave Wiley and take their journal open access in a sustainable way.

Where is the headquarters of Berghahn Books located?

It started as a New York-based entity before expanding its footprint to Oxford. The company began operations with a clear mission to serve the humanities and social sciences.