Who founded M. E. Sharpe and when was it founded?
M. E. Sharpe was founded by Myron Emanuel Sharpe in 1958. The press originally operated under the name International Arts and Sciences Press before becoming known by its founder's initials.
Questions about M. E. Sharpe
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What was the original purpose of M. E. Sharpe publishing?
M. E. Sharpe was founded to publish translation journals from Russian social sciences and humanities, with a special emphasis on international studies. The translation program later expanded to include other European languages, then Chinese and Japanese.
Where were M. E. Sharpe's offices located?
M. E. Sharpe started in New York City, then moved to White Plains, New York. Since 1980, its offices have been based in Armonk, New York.
Which Nobel Prize winners published with M. E. Sharpe?
Nobel laureates Kenzaburo Oe and Wassily Leontief are among M. E. Sharpe's authors. The acclaimed American novelist Howard Fast, author of Spartacus, also published with the press.
What is the East Gate Books imprint of M. E. Sharpe?
East Gate Books is an imprint of M. E. Sharpe widely recognized for representing leading scholarship in Asian Studies. It reflects the press's long-standing focus on international and cross-cultural academic publishing.
When was M. E. Sharpe sold and to whom?
M. E. Sharpe was sold to Routledge in 2014. Before the sale, the press published approximately 60 new book titles a year and over 35 periodicals.